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Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia)

Indian Mulberry (Morinda citrifolia) is a tropical shrub or small tree grown for its edible fruit, medicinal properties, and ornamental value. It thrives in warm climates

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Loam, Sandy Loam, Clay Loam

Temperature

Warm

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruiting.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Loam, Sandy Loam, Clay Loam

Temperature

Warm

Thrives in tropical to subtropical climates; protect from frost. Ideal temperatures range from 20-30°C.

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed with balanced fertilizer during growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

5-10 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

100000

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Synonyms
Morinda ligulata Blanco
Morinda litoralis Blanco
Morinda macrophylla Desf.
Morinda mudia Buch.-Ham.
Morinda multiflora Roxb.
Morinda nodosa Buch.-Ham.
Morinda quadrangularis G.Don
Morinda teysmanniana Miq.
Morinda zollingeriana Miq.
Platanocephalus orientalis Crantz
Samama citrifolia (L.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyRubiaceae
  • genusMorinda
  • speciesMorinda citrifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

None

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