What is the red sap of the Dragon's Blood Tree used for?
The red sap, known as dragon's blood resin, has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes, as a dye, and as a varnish.
Pterocarpus officinalis is a large, buttressed tree native to tropical Americas, known for its red sap and medicinal uses.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Tolerates a range of soils but prefers well-drained, fertile loam.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted during the growing season.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Protect young plants from intense midday sun.
Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Tolerates a range of soils but prefers well-drained, fertile loam.
Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30°C.
Avoid frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted during the growing season.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Medicinal, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
15-30 m
Spread
10-20 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Compound
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No