Anchhu
Morinda tinctoria
Outdoor Plants Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
Morinda tinctoria (syn. Morinda citrifolia variant — Indian mulberry or ‘Anchhu’ in Odia) is a small evergreen tree of the Rubiaceae family. The tree produces small white flowers followed by syncarp fruits that ripen from green to white. Roots and bark yield a red dye (morindone) traditionally used for dyeing textiles. Fruits are used in traditional medicine.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun
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Water
Regular; moderately drought-tolerant
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Humidity
Moderate
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Temperature
20-35°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia
- 📏 Max height
- 8-12 m
- 📐 Spread
- 4-6 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Summer (white tubular flowers)
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Evergreen glossy dark green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 40+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds, cuttings
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot, scale insects
💡 Care tips
- Plant in full sun. Tolerates coastal conditions.
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