Shami Plant Sapling

Shami Plant Sapling (Prosopis cineraria)

The Shami Plant is a sacred and highly revered plant in Indian culture, known for its spiritual, medicinal, and environmental significance. Considered a symbol of strength, prosperity, and protection, it is often used in Vastu and worshipped during Dussehra and other Hindu rituals. It’s also a hardy, drought-resistant tree that thrives in arid conditions.

🌱 Sapling Details:

• Net Pot Size: 1 inch (Do not remove the sapling from the net pot)

• Number of Saplings: 1

• Sapling Height: Approx. 2–3 inches

• Watering: Light watering every 5–7 days; let soil dry between waterings

• Sunlight: Full sunlight is ideal

🌳 Full Plant Description:

• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

• Mature Height: 10 – 25 feet (in outdoor conditions)

• Leaf Type: Small, feathery green leaflets

• Type: Outdoor plant/tree (can be kept indoors while young)

• Soil: Sandy to loamy well-draining soil

• Watering: Twice a week in early growth; drought-tolerant once mature

• Sunlight Needs: Full direct sunlight

• Ideal Temperature: 70°F – 100°F (21°C – 38°C)

• Best Season: Grows best in summer; survives all seasons

🌿 Plant Nutrition:

• Monthly: Vermicompost or cow dung compost for healthy growth

• Seasonal: Bone meal or neem khali in spring for root strength

🪴 How to Plant the Sapling:

1. Keep the sapling inside the net pot – do not remove it.

2. Choose a deep pot or outdoor spot with good drainage.

3. Fill more than half with potting soil or native soil mixed with compost.

4. Create a hole in the center and insert the sapling with the net pot.

5. Cover with soil, water thoroughly, and place in full sun.

🌍 Alternate Names:

• Botanical Name: Prosopis cineraria

• Common Names: Shami, Khejri, Jhand, Sami, Ghaf tree

• Hindi: शमी का पौधा (Shami Ka Paudha)

• Kannada: ಶಮಿ ಗಿಡ (Shami Gida)

• Tamil: சமி செடி (Sami Chedi)

• Telugu: సమి మొక్క (Sami Mokka)

• Marathi: शमीचे झाड (Shamiche Jhaad)

• Malayalam: ശമി ചെടി (Shami Chedi)

🌸 Also Known As:

Vijayadashami tree, Sacred desert tree, Vastu tree, Dussehra worship plant, Khejri tree, Banni mara, Spiritual bonsai