White Palash (Butea Monosperma) Layered Live Plant

Transform your garden with the White Palash (Butea Monosperma)—a truly rare and mystical flowering plant. Known for its stunning white blossoms, this sacred plant is not only a visual delight but also holds deep cultural, medicinal, and ecological significance in Indian traditions.

Plant Type	Air Layered
Common Names	Flame of the Forest-White, White Palash
Family	Fabaceae
Scientific Name	Butea monosperma
Flower Colour	White
First Bloom	8 months
Plant Height	Approximately 2 ft
Flower Frequency	Once or twice a year
Ideal Temperature	15°C to 40°C
Sunlight	Full sun
Maintenance Required	Moderate

✨ Why You Need a White Palash Plant

Exotic Beauty

A rare variety with creamy-white flowers that beautifully contrast against dark stems, creating a stunning and elegant visual appeal.

Spiritual & Symbolic

Used in worship during Shivaratri and Lakshmi Puja, symbolising peace, purity, and divine energy. 

Hardy & Drought-Resistant

Thrives in Indian climates with minimal care, making it perfect for sustainable gardening.

Pollinator-Friendly

Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects, enhancing biodiversity.

Eco-Friendly & Soil Enriching

Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation while preventing soil erosion.

🌸 Flowering & Growth Cycle

Blooming Period:

Flowers bloom from February to April, covering the tree with a stunning white canopy. They often appear before the leaves, making them look even more beautiful on the bare branches.

Unique Flowers:

The flowers have a unique claw-like shape with soft white petals that grow in beautiful clusters along the branches.

Maximum Height:

Grows up to 10-15 feet in the ground, while potted plants reach 8 feet.

Leaf Features:

The White Palash Plant has trifoliate, dark green leaves that shed before flowering, creating a striking contrast with its blooms. In traditional beliefs, these leaves symbolise harmony and resilience.

Fragrance:

Though flowers are odourless, their beauty attracts attention.

☘️ How to Grow & Care for White Palash

Growing the White Palash is simple if you follow the right steps. Here’s how to ensure your plant thrives and blooms beautifully every season.

🌞 Sunlight & Temperature

White Palash plants thrive in full sunlight, requiring 5-6 hours daily for vibrant blooms and healthy growth.

Best suited for temperatures between 15°C to 40°C.

Protect from frost during winter to prevent damage.

In extreme climates, grow under a shade net for added protection.

🌱 Soil

White Palash thrives in well-drained sandy loam soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). 

Mix organic compost, cow dung manure, and cocopeat for better aeration and nutrition. 

Avoid heavy clay soils that retain water and can lead to root rot.

💧 Watering Guide

Water when the topsoil feels dry to the touch.

Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.

Deep watering promotes strong root development, ensuring overall tree health.

Increase watering frequency in summer and reduce it in winter.

Water in the early morning or evening to minimise evaporation and maximise absorption.

🪴 Container Growing

If growing in containers, start with a 12-inch pot or grow bag for young plants and upgrade to an 18-24 inch pot or grow bag as they grow. 

Ensure the container has good drainage holes to prevent water stagnation and promote healthy root growth.

🌿 Fertilisation Guide:

Feed with organic fertilisers like vermicompost or seaweed extract every 3-4 weeks to encourage lush growth.

Use phosphorus-rich fertilisers like bone meal to promote blooming.

Apply potassium humate or banana peel compost to enhance disease resistance and overall plant health.

🍂 Mulching

Helps retain soil moisture during hot weather

Prevents weed growth, reducing competition for nutrients

Enriches the soil by adding nutrients as it decomposes

Best mulch options include dry leaves, coconut husk, or our Fibre Mulch Mat

Avoid plastic mulch, as it restricts air circulation in the soil

✂ Pruning & Maintenance

Remove dead or diseased branches to maintain health.

Trim overcrowded branches to improve air circulation.

Light pruning before flowering season promotes more blooms.

Avoid excessive pruning, as it may delay flowering.

🐛 Pests & Diseases

The White Palash plant can be affected by aphids, mealybugs, and caterpillars.

Pest Control

• Spray neem oil every two weeks or use metarhizium anisopliae to keep pests away.

• Use soap water to control aphids naturally.

• Apply organic fungicides like trichoderma to prevent powdery mildew.

Fungal Prevention

• Ensure proper drainage to avoid waterlogging.

• Improve air circulation around the plant.

• Avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal infections.

🌟 Benefits

Traditional Medicine 

Used in Ayurveda for anti-inflammatory and healing properties. 

Durable Wood 

Used in furniture, crafts, and construction. 

Eco-Friendly Plates 

Leaves are traditionally used to make biodegradable plates and bowls. 

Note: There are quite a few processes and steps to be done by us to make sure the plants are shipped very safely. Hence please allow us 5-7 business days for processing and shipping your orders. Orders are usually shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that the shipments are not held up during weekends.

Plants if damaged while transit will be replaced free of cost. We will need uncut unboxing video for processing the replacement