Sandalwood Plant

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Alkaline Green Red Sandalwood Plant
(Pterocarpus santalinus)

The Alkaline Green Red Sandalwood Plant is a specially selected variety of Pterocarpus santalinus, known for its adaptability to alkaline and semi-arid soils, making it ideal for cultivation in challenging conditions where traditional sandalwood struggles. Valued for its deep red heartwood, rich aroma, and high oil content, this premium sandalwood variant is widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, handicrafts, and spiritual rituals.

Cultivated through advanced nursery practices, our plants are grown under controlled conditions to ensure healthy root systems, fast establishment, and long-term viability. This variety is ideal for commercial plantations, afforestation programs, and long-term investment crops.

Features:

• Tolerant to alkaline and poor-quality soils

• High commercial value for heartwood and oil extraction

• Slow-growing but high-yielding over 10–15 years

• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established

• Ideal for agroforestry and long-term investment farming

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Pterocarpus santalinus

• Common Name: Red Sandalwood (Rakta Chandan)

• Soil Suitability: Alkaline, loamy, red, and sandy soils

• Plant Height at Supply: 1–2 feet (nursery stage)

• Maturity: 10–15 years for harvestable heartwood

Applications:
Agroforestry | Herbal & Cosmetic Industry | Timber Trade | Land Development Projects