How to Grow and Care for Santalum

Santalum requires well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight. Special care points include ensuring consistent watering without waterlogging and maintaining a warm climate. Its roots form symbiotic relationships with host plants, so it’s crucial to plant Santalum near suitable hosts for optimal growth.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Santalum

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	10-11

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Types of Santalum

Sandalwood

Sandalwood (Santalum album) is a small tree with large utility. It is highly valued for its aromatic sandalwood oil, which is so popular that the tree has been harvested almost to extinction. The wood of sandalwood is prized for its hardness and aroma, and it is one of the most expensive woods in the world.

Bitter quandong

Bitter quandong is a slow-growing, aromatic, parasitic tree notable for its richly scented heartwood. It flourishes in dry, semi-arid regions, where it taps into the roots of host plants for nourishment. This rare species features slender branches with small, leathery leaves and unassuming greenish flowers, adapting well to its arid habitat.

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