Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially for young plants or those in containers.
Also known as Acacia Coral · Bead Tree
Adenanthera microsperma, also known as Red Sandalwood, is a tree native to Southeast Asia, valued for its hard, durable, and vibrantly colored wood.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 20-30°C; protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with balanced fertilizer during growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
No toxicity
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially for young plants or those in containers.
Prune to shape and maintain desired size, or to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. This can be done during the dormant season or after flowering. Light pruning can also encourage bushier growth.
Seeds can be propagated by soaking them in warm water for 24 hours before sowing in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood in summer and treated with rooting hormone.
Repot young plants annually or when root-bound, preferably in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix, and select a pot slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Red Sandalwood (Adenanthera microsperma)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Adenanthera |
| Species | Adenanthera microsperma |
Similar in genus Adenanthera
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
