Sacred • Aromatic • Evergreen
Indian White Sandalwood
Santalum album is a treasured evergreen tree admired for its graceful foliage, cultural importance and naturally aromatic heartwood. A distinctive long-term addition for collectors, farms and spacious home gardens.
Botanical NameSantalum album
Plant TypeEvergreen, root hemiparasitic tree
LightFull sun to light partial shade
Best ForOpen ground, farms and collectors
Why This Plant Is Special
- Authentic Indian white sandalwood species
- Elegant evergreen foliage with strong heritage value
- Develops naturally fragrant heartwood as the tree matures
- Suitable for warm tropical and subtropical conditions
- A rewarding long-term tree for patient growers
Important: Sandalwood Needs a Host Plant
Indian sandalwood is a root hemiparasite. Its roots connect with a compatible host plant to obtain part of the water and nutrients required for healthy growth. Planting sandalwood alone may result in weak or slow development.
Suggested combination: use pigeon pea (tuvar/arhar) as an early host and establish a suitable long-term host such as neem, pongamia or acacia nearby. Keep enough space so both plants receive sunlight and airflow.
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Recommended Potting Mix
Use a loose, airy and fast-draining growing medium. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soil.
Sandalwood
Potting Mix
Potting Mix
40% Garden Soil
What is Garden Soil?
Clean, loose topsoil with a loamy texture—not sticky clay, construction debris or chemically contaminated soil.
25% River Sand or Perlite
Improves drainage and root aeration.
Improves drainage and root aeration.
20% Compost or Vermicompost
Adds gentle organic nutrition. Do not overuse.
Adds gentle organic nutrition. Do not overuse.
15% Cocopeat
Maintains balanced moisture without making the mix heavy.
Maintains balanced moisture without making the mix heavy.
Growing & Care Guide
SunlightProvide around 6–8 hours of sunlight once established. Young plants appreciate protection from harsh afternoon heat.
WateringWater moderately during establishment. Allow the upper soil layer to dry slightly before watering again; never keep roots waterlogged.
SoilUse well-draining sandy-loam or red-loam soil. Good drainage is more important than excessive fertility.
FeedingApply a light layer of mature compost periodically. Avoid excessive nitrogen and strong fertilizer doses.
PlantingOpen-ground planting is recommended for long-term growth. Protect the young tree from grazing animals and root disturbance.
ClimateBest suited to warm tropical and subtropical regions. Protect young plants from severe frost and prolonged standing water.
Grow a Timeless Indian Heritage Tree
Bring home Indian White Sandalwood and nurture a remarkable evergreen species valued for its beauty, tradition and aromatic legacy.
Note: Growth rate, form, heartwood formation and fragrance vary with plant age, host compatibility, climate, soil, nutrition and overall care. The live plant may naturally differ in size and appearance from reference images.
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