Sunlight for নিম?

Full sun. Neem demands open, unshaded exposure for vigorous growth and heavy flowering. Juvenile plants tolerate light partial shade but canopy development stalls without direct sun.

Low once established. Young saplings need regular irrigation during the first 1–2 dry seasons to develop a taproot. Mature trees are highly drought-tolerant and suffer root rot in waterlogged soils.

Well-drained, tolerant of poor soils. Grows on sandy loams, stony slopes, and degraded alluvium, with a preference for neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Avoid saline, waterlogged, or heavy clay sites.

Temperature for নিম?

21–40 °C; frost-sensitive. Optimum tropical to subtropical range; withstands prolonged heat exceeding 45 °C once mature. Sustained temperatures below 4 °C damage foliage and young wood.

What is নিম used for medicinally?

Leaf decoctions used in Ayurveda and Unani traditions for skin conditions, fevers, and as a blood purifier; Seed oil (rich in azadirachtin and nimbin) applied for dermatitis, scabies, and fungal infections; Twigs traditionally chewed as datun for oral hygiene and gum health across South Asia; Bark extracts used in traditional formulations for malarial fevers and intestinal parasites

What does the scientific name Azadirachta indica mean?

Azadirachta: Derived from the Persian āzād-dirakht meaning 'noble tree', reflecting its long-standing regional esteem. indica: Latin for 'of India', referencing the species' core native range across the Indian subcontinent.

দিনের গাছ

Azadirachta indica

নিমTree

Azadirachta indica is a fast-growing evergreen tree of the mahogany family Meliaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent and mainland Southeast Asia, valued for its dense canopy, deep taproot, and the bioactive compounds concentrated in its seed oil.

FamilyMeliaceae

GenusAzadirachta

NativeAsia

LifespanPerennial; reported to live 150–200 years

Choose a Propagation Method

Stem Cuttings

Best

Most common and successful method.

Air Layering

Reliable

Great for woody branches.

Seeds

Slow

Less common and may not produce identical plants.

Stem Cuttings Step-by-Step

Take cutting

Select a healthy semi-woody stem.

Prepare cutting

Remove lower leaves and trim below a node.

Apply hormone

Dip the cut end in rooting hormone.

Plant cutting

Place in a well-draining potting mix.

Provide humidity

Cover loosely with a plastic bag.

Roots develop

Roots form in 4-6 weeks.

TipObserve your plant regularly and adjust care according to your local climate and conditions.