All Spice/Pimenta Dioica - Spice Plants

Description

Allspice botanically known as Pimenta dioica from the Myrtaceae family. Other common names are Jamaica pepper, myrtle pepper, pimenta, or pimento. It is known as Allspice because it gives the combined flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. It is an evergreen medium size tree and can grow more than 8 meters in height if directly planted in the ground. It is known for its whitish-gray bark that peels in thin sheets, & dried unripe berry. The leaves are large, leathery, glossy green, aromatic, and quite attractive. Fresh leaves are similar in texture to bay leaves and similarly used in cooking. The fruits are picked when green and unripe and are traditionally dried in the sun. When dry they are brown and resemble large, smooth peppercorns. Leaves and wood are often used as a spice in mainly local growing areas. There are many other uses. 

Growing Tips 

• Provide full Sunlight areas for the plant.
• You can grow it medium to large size pot and also directly in the soil.
• Add any organic or homemade compost once in 3 months.
• Provide organic mulching near the root zone of the plant.
• Prune the diseased and unwanted plant part of the plant.
• Never prune the plants during monsoon and wet climates. 
• Always maintain moisture and make sure that the pot has a drainage hole.
• Spray neem oil if found any infections or disease as primary protection.

TEMPERATURE - Between 15-30 Degree Celsius.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT - It can reach up to 8 meters (if planted in the ground)

BLOOMING TIME - Flowers start during the monsoon season.

FRUITING TIME - The plant will start fruiting after 3-4 years of planting. But leaves can be used as a spice after 1 year.

Fertilizer - Organic Fertilizer once in 3 months.

INSIDE THE BOX

**above specifications are for indicative purpose only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.

INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT 

1. Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
2. Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
3. Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not overwater it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
4. Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
5. After 1 month you can transplant it into a slightly bigger pot than the present pot or directly in the ground.
6. Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.