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Jand (Prosopis cineraria)

Prosopis cineraria, commonly known as Khejri, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula and India.

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Sunlight

Requires full sun exposure, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils. It can grow in arid and saline conditions.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures between 20-30 °C. Tolerates heat well.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.

Care Requirements

Light

Requires full sun exposure, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils. It can grow in arid and saline conditions.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures between 20-30 °C. Tolerates heat well.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Fruit, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

5-15 m

Spread

4-8 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

70000

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Synonyms
Acacia cineraria (L.) Willd.
Adenanthera aculeata (J.Koenig ex Roxb.) W.Hunter
Mimosa cineraria L.
Mimosa cinerea L.
Prosopis aculeata J.Koenig ex Roxb.
Prosopis spicata Burm.f.
Prosopis spicigera L.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusProsopis
  • speciesProsopis cineraria
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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