Organic Sapindus Mukorossi and Ritha Soapberry Plants - Get Yours Today!

Description

Common name:

Soap Nut, Chinese Soap Nut, South India Soapnut, Three-leaf Soapberry, Trijugate-leaved Sop-nut

Regional name:

Marathi - Ritha, Hindi - Phenil, Risht, Manipuri – Kekru, Tamil - Punthi, Puvanti, Malayalam - Cavakkaay, Telugu - Kunkuduchettu Phenilamu, Kannada – Amtalakaayi, Bengali – Ritha, Oriya – Ritha, Konkani – Ritha, Assamese – Aritha, Gujarati – Arithi

Category:

Trees, Medicinal Plants

Family:

Sapindaceae or Litchi family

Light:

Sun growing

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate less, Can tolerate more

Primarily grown for:

Foliage

Flowering season:

Flowers are inconspicuous

Flower or Inflorescence color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Plant Height or length:

6 to 8 meters

Plant Spread or Width:

6 to 8 meters

Plant Form:

Spherical or rounded, Upright or Erect

Special Character:

• Indigenous (native to India)
• Attracts bees
• Recommended for creating shade
• Evergreen trees
• Suitable for avenue planting

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Less than a hundred

Plant Description:

- This tree is native of India, China and Japan.
- Grows to 10 mts tall.
- An excellent trre for shade. Can be grown in coastal as well as non coastal areas.
- Fruit pulp is used as soap for cleaning clothes and jewellery. It is also used as a shampoo to eradicate lice.

Growing tips:

- Plants are easy to grow.
- Plant them in good soil and irrigate in summers for the first 2 to 3 years. Once plants are established they wull take care of themselves.