Miswak tree, Salvadora Persica

Description for Miswak tree, Salvadora Persica
Plant height: 19 – 29 inches
Plant spread:
Miswak tree is a small tree or even a shrub that can grow on dunes, or which live along river banks.

Common name(s): Miswak, Siwak, Salvadora Persica, Peelu, Arak, El-Arak,Miswak tree, Arak, Khara Jal, Miswak, Meswak, Mustard Tree, Pilu, Saltbush, Siwak, Toothbrush Tree
Flower colours: –
Bloom time: –
Max reachable height: 20-30 ft
Difficulty to grow: Easy
Planting and care
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Loamy soil
Water: Normal
Temperature: 20 to 40 degrees C
Fertilizer: Use any organic fertilizer
Caring for Miswak tree
Mulch with an organic material, such as dry grass clippings, straw, aged manure, or a mixture of these.
Typical uses of Miswak tree
Special features: Its valuable to the local people because it contains many active compounds which promote good health.

Medicinal use: Used for tooth paste

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