Bakul/Maulsari/Bullet wood Mimusops Elengi Healthy Plant

The Bakul / Spanish cherry (Mimusops elengi) is a beautiful, fragrant evergreen tree commonly grown in India for its flowers and shade.

🌱 Growing Bakul (Spanish Cherry)

1. Climate & Location

• Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates (perfect for West Bengal 👍)
• Needs full sunlight to partial shade
• Tolerates heat but prefers moderate humidity

🌿 Soil Requirements

• Best in well-drained, loamy soil
• Can tolerate slightly clayey soil
• Ideal pH: 6.5 – 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

👉 Tip: Mix garden soil + compost + sand for good drainage

💧 Watering

• Young plants: Water regularly (2–3 times/week)
• Mature trees: Drought-tolerant, water only when soil dries out
• Avoid waterlogging (very important)

🌼 Fertilizing

• Apply organic compost or cow dung manure every 2–3 months
• For faster growth:
  • Use balanced fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) occasionally

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune lightly to:
  • Shape the tree
  • Remove dead or diseased branches
• Best time: late winter or after flowering

🌸 Flowering & Fragrance

• Produces small, creamy-white, highly fragrant flowers
• Flowers usually appear in:
  • Spring to early monsoon
• Fallen flowers are often used in garlands and पूजा