SelpLine | Bilva Patra/Bael/Bel Pathar Fruit Live Plant

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Bael is botanically known as Aegle marmelos ant it is 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 India states of Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh. It is considered holy in Hindu religion and the leaves are used as offerings for 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 color and turn yellowish on ripening. Planting And Care: Light Requirement More than 6 hours of sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day. Soil The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. Watering Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Apply 4 cup (Approx. 200 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch. As rule of thumb, Water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. Do not over-water the plant. Apply water preferably in morning or evening. Bel Tree Uses: 1-Medicinal Use: Bel benefits in healing digestive disorders, ulcers, headache, hypertension, diabetes, and numerous other ailments The ripe fruit works as a laxative but is not digested easily Unripe bel fruit, on the other hand, promotes digestion and cures diarrhea Note: Use only after consulting the Health specialist 2-Culinary Use: The pulp is often processed as nectar or "squash" (diluted nectar)