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Annatto, Bixa orellana, Shendri, Sindur Orange Color Plant

SKU: NBIC1187

Description

Description

Widely known as the Sindur Plant and Shendri plant is a very rare botanical species called Bixa Orellana. The plant is native to Southeast Asia particularly India where its first use a dye was known and reported

Due to its wide use as dyes and lipsticks, it is often considered suitable to grow indoors. So, one can also find the Lipstick Plants online at affordable ranges and of good quality!

 

Plant Specifications:

Plant Height60-61 cm
Plant Spread10-15 cm

 

 

Annatto Plant Facts:

  • The plant’s usage as the dye came from the Indian subcontinent where it was widely used and exported
  • Two types of carotenoids pigments- bixin and norbixin results in a very different seed coat

 

Plant Details:

Flower ColorPink, Purple
Flower sizeMedium
Common NameLipstick tree, Annatto, Arnatto, Latkan, Shendri, Sindur Plant, Bixa orellana
Leaf ColorGreen
Leaf ShapeOvate
Leaf ArrangementAlternate
Maximum Reachable Height10 meters
Plant FragranceNot defined
Visual BeautyPleasant
Bloom TimeOctober- December
Growing difficulty levelEasy to grow

 

 

Sindur Plant Benefits:

  • The plant has potential food colouring properties and therefore finds its use in spices
  • The plant is widely used for the manufacturing of lipsticks
  • This Sindur Plant is also commonly used by every married female in India as Sindur

 

Sindur Plant Care Information:

Optimum Growth Temperature25-35 ℃
Optimum Soil RequirementMoist, Fertile Soil
Optimum Light RequirementDirect bright sunlight
Container SpecificationsWell-drained Pot
Watering RequirementsModerate watering is required
Fertilizing RequirementsOrganic fertilizers

 

 

Annatto Plant Care Instructions:

Planting: 

  • Although the plant can grow well in the indoor environment, it is advised that the plant should be grown in an area that receives proper sunlight
  • Make sure that the plant is properly placed in the pot because re-potting the plant can be difficult

Fertilizing: 

  • Try to use organic fertilizers to ensure no chemical degrades Lipstick plant quality

Watering Tip: 

  • To keep the Sindur Plant intact, watering should be done when the plant container or soil has dried
  • Do not water the flowers of the plant as they are sensitive to fungal infection

Pest Treatment: 

  • To remove pests from the planting area use insecticidal sprays, neem, and eucalyptus plants

 

As the plant has potential phytochemicals ingredients for human use and requires low maintenance, therefore, it should be grown in indoor households and in nurseries. If you wish to establish a home garden quickly then have a look at the Sindur Plant online collection. 

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