Prosopis cineraria, also known as ‘Ghaf, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. P. cineraria is a small tree, ranging in height from 3–5 m (9.8–16.4 ft). Leaves are bipinnate, with seven to fourteen leaflets on each of one to three pinnae. Branches are thorned along the internodes. Flowers are small and creamy-yellow, and followed by seeds in pods.
Prosopis Cineraria Care
Prosopis Cineraria
What is the plant
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
16°C - 46°C
Hardiness zone
10 - 12
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
Toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Soil
Soil type: In its natural range, it grows on coarse sandy soils. It can however grow on a variety of soils. Good growth is obtained on deep sandy loam soil with adequate availability of moisture in lower layers. Shallow dry soils with hard layer beneath, which restricts root penetration, results in poor growth.
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