Get Your Hands on the Nutrient-Packed Krishna Amla/Gooseberry/Phyllanthus emblica Fruit Plant Today!
- Common name:
- krishna Amla, Star Gooseberry, Otaheite
- Regional name:
- Marathi - Rai Avala, Hindi - Amla, Bengali - Amla, Gujarati - Amali, Kannada - Amalaka, Malayalam - Nelli, Punjabi - Ambli, Sanskrit - Adiphala, Tamil - Amalagam, Telugu - Anwala
- Category:
- Fruit Plants, Trees, Medicinal Plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae or Poinsettia family
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Info
- Scientific Name: Phyllanthus emblica, also known as Emblica officinalis
- Common Names: Krishna Amla, Indian Gooseberry, Amalaki
- Origin: Native to India and parts of Southeast Asia
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Type: Deciduous tree
Plantation
- Best Planting Time: Late winter or early spring
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5
- Spacing: 8-10 feet apart, allowing ample room for growth
- Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade
- Watering: Regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged
Growing
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Tree Size: 25-30 feet in height, with a similar spread
- Fruit Bearing Age: 3-4 years after planting
- Harvesting: Typically occurs in the fall or early winter
Care
- Fertilization: Apply balanced, organic fertilizer in early spring and late summer
- Pruning: Prune young trees to encourage a strong structure; remove dead or damaged branches annually
- Pests and Diseases: Common pests include caterpillars and aphids; diseases include leaf spot and powdery mildew
- Preventive Measures: Regularly inspect the tree, maintain proper hygiene, and use organic pest control methods as needed
Benefits
- Culinary: Krishna Amla fruits can be consumed fresh or used in making jams, pickles, and chutneys
- Nutritional: Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients; supports immune system and overall health
- Medicinal: Ayurvedic and traditional medicine use Krishna Amla to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and inflammation
- Environmental: The tree acts as a carbon sink, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change
- Ornamental: Krishna Amla trees provide aesthetic value to gardens and landscapes, with their attractive foliage and fruit