Afzelia xylocarpa : Makha
    • Afzelia xylocarpa : Makha
    • Afzelia xylocarpa : Makha tree
    • Afzelia xylocarpa : Makha tree
    • Afzelia xylocarpa : Makha tree
    • Afzelia xylocarpa : Makha tree
    • Afzelia xylocarpa : Makha tree

    Makha tree

    Afzelia xylocarpa

    Payment in 3x or 4x with Alma from 90€

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    Fast and safe delivery throughout Europe
    Fast and safe delivery throughout Europe
    48 to 72 hours delivery
    100 % grown in France
    100 % grown in France
    All our plants are grown from seeds in the Loire valley.
    100% natural
    100% natural
    No chemical fertilizer or add on Plants’ growth cycle is respected Non-grafted, non-hybridized
    Seedlings
    Seedlings
    We sell our plants young, so that they are both adaptable and affordable
    Customized packaging
    Customized packaging
    All our boxes were designed especially for Rayon de Serre. 100% recycled and recyclable.
    100% secure payment
    100% secure payment
    Payment in 3x or 4x with Alma from 90€

    Caractéristiques de la plante

    • Afzelia xylocarpa : Makha tree
    • Family : Fabaceae
    • Origin : Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos
    • Height in its natural environment : 30 m
    • Hardiness : 0°C
    • Flower colour : green and orange

    Taille des plantes Rayon de Serre Height : about 10 to 30 cm (depending on seasons)


    croissance de la plante Fast grower

    Description of the plant

    A splendid Asian tree, with strong symbolism...

    Indeed, in addition to its beautiful shiny green leaves, it produces large pods that contain amazing black and orange edible seeds. The seed evoking an unhooded penis is worn around the neck by men in search of adventures and the man who offers this seed to the woman means he is willing...

    In addition to helping couples, its beautiful red wood is sought after in cabinet making and for the manufacture of musical instruments. Its seeds were used to relieve snake bites, and are now mainly used in beads for decoration and adornment.

    Remarkable tree by its immense trunk which can reach 30 m in height and 2 meters in diameter, it can live up to 300 years; tree to venerate in all its forms!

    Also known as : makha-mong, makha-luang, Afzelia xylay, afzelia, xylay lace ...

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    Growing tips

    Repotting

    Repotting

    When you receive your plant, repot it in a pot slightly larger than the bucket, which must be well pierced. Avoid pot covers which prevent residual water from draining away and encourage fungal diseases. Choose a fine potting soil, ideally with added perlite or sand to lighten the substrate (do not use garden soil or acidic soil such as heather). Then plan two repottings per year (spring and autumn), gradually increasing the size of the pot and adapting it to the size of the root network (the roots must have room, but not too much as the plant must be able to dry out its substrate between waterings). This avoids having to add fertilizer, which always risks burning the fragile roots of the plants and making the plant wither as soon as the fertilizer is stopped.

    Watering

    Watering

    Moderate watering: watering should be copious (the whole root ball should be wet), but wait until the substrate has dried deeply before watering again (you can stick your finger in the soil: as long as you feel moisture, do not water). Your plant will recover better from a lack of water than from an excess of water. Always water at the base of the plant, and do not mist it, because stagnant water in the armpit of the leaves favors cryptogamic diseases. If your atmosphere is too dry, put bowls of water nearby (above radiators for example), so that evaporation humidifies the air.

    For an indoor planting

    For an indoor planting

    A true houseplant, place it in a warm and bright place, like a veranda or behind a window, direct sunlight suits them perfectly.

    For an outdoor planting

    For an outdoor planting

    This plant is not frost and/or cold resistant and should not be planted outside except in limited parts of Southern Europe.

    Pruning

    Pruning

    This plant supports the pruning, but we do not advise it because that would make it lose its native form.

    Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

    Our plants are grown naturally, without chemical fertilizers, so we advise you to repot them regularly (twice a year) rather than adding fertilizer.

    In case of pest attack

    In case of pest attack

    If your plants are under attack by aphids or other pests, the best way to control them is by hand. Change their soil, remove as many undesirables as possible by hand and then shower your plants with a strong stream of water to eliminate any eggs that may be present. Spray them (insist on the underside of the leaves) with liquid black soap diluted in water. Repeat the operation several times at a few days interval. Take them outside in good weather, rain, sun and wind will kill most of the aggressors!

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