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Bel Patra Plant or wood apple also known as Bilva in Sanskrit, Bilva Pazham in Tamil, Bilva or Maredu Phalam in Telugu and Bengal Quince is a native to India, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian countries. 

Bael that goes with the botanical name Aegle marmelos is a middle-sized tree, with slender branches, pale brown bark that often oozes an edible gum. The leaves of bael are quite unique, trifoliate in shape which means each leaf consists around 4 to 12 pairs of side veins adjoining at the margin.

Bel tree also has a huge religious significance in Hindu scriptures. Believed as the favourite tree of Lord Maha Shiva, the goodness of this botanical wonder found a special mention in Rig Veda and is also believed as the residence of Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity. Bilva leaves, fruits form a major part while worshipping Lord Shiva.

Medicinal Use:

• Bel benefits in healing digestive disorders, ulcers, headache, hypertension, diabetes, and numerous other ailments ripe fruit works as a laxative but is not digested easily ripe bel fruit, on the other hand, promotes digestion and cures diarrhea
• Note: Use only after consulting the Health specialist.

Plant Specification:

Height: 20-30cm

Common Name: Bel Patra

Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 10 meter

Bel Tree Care

• Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 4 cups (Approx. 200 ml) water when topsoil (1-2 inches) in the pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for 1 weeks after receiving it