Bael Patra – Bel Patra – बेलपत्र – Aegle Marmelos – Bilva Patra Live Plant

About Bael Tree

Bael is botanically known as Aegle marmelos and it is a deciduous tree with trifoliate leaves. The branches sometimes bear long straight spines. The bark is shallowly furrowed and corky. Bael is an indigenous fruit tree of India. Bael grows in wild and semi-wild in the North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh. It is considered holy in the Hindu religion and the leaves are used as offerings to Lord Shiva. The flowering season starts in late May. It has pale yellowish-green sweetly scented flowers. The slightly pear-shaped fruits are green in colour and turn yellowish on ripening.

Planting And Care

Light Requirement

More than 6 hours of sunlight a day is ideal for plants to grow well and naturally direct bright light for the rest of the day.

Soil

The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plants.

Watering

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Apply 4 cups (Approx. 200 ml) of water when the topsoil (1-2 inches) in the pot feels dry to the touch.

As a rule of thumb, Water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy seasons.

Do not over-water the plant.

Apply water preferably in the morning or evening.

Application of Fertilizer

Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake nutrients and moisture easily.

During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month (Oct-Jan).

Apply water immediately after the application of fertilizer.

Re-potting

When a plant outgrows in the current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.

Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable growing condition.

Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose of them away from the planting area.

Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

Don’ts

Do not overwater the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.

Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.
 

Bel Tree Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Apply 4 cups (Approx. 200 ml) of water when topsoil (1-2 inches) in the pot feels dry to the touch.

Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Bel Tree Special Feature

Sacred plant

Disclaimer: The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.