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Aak Plant (Madar)
Sacred Shiva plant with waxy lilac flowers.
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- Sunlight RequirementFull Sun
- Water RequirementLow
- Indoor / OutdoorOutdoor
- Difficulty LevelEasy Care
- Pet FriendlyNo
- Air PurifyingNo
- Pre-fertilised soil
- Arrives healthy
- Damage replacement
- Plant care support
Aak (madar) is offered to Lord Shiva. A very hardy shrub that flowers in heat and dry soil.
Care: Full sun. Water rarely. The milky sap is toxic; wash hands after touching.
Comes potted in a nursery pot with nutrient-rich potting mix.
Care Instructions
Full sun. Water rarely. The milky sap is toxic; wash hands after touching.
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Plant Details
| Plant Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Calotropis gigantea |
| Suitable For | Balcony, Terrace, Garden |
| Air Purifying | No |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Growing Conditions
| Indoor / Outdoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Sunlight Requirement | Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Difficulty Level | Easy Care |
- Delivery
- 1–3 days in Delhi NCR. Free delivery above ₹499, otherwise ₹79. Check your PIN code above to see delivery for your area.
- Damage & replacement
- Live plants are checked before they leave us and cannot be returned. If a plant arrives damaged, message us within 48 hours with a photo and we will help. Read the replacement policy.
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Foliage vs the Rest
| Feature | Local nurseries | 
Foliage |
Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Poor health, no quality checks | Green, healthy & bushy3-step quality check | Inconsistent |
| Pests | Common issue | Pest-controlled | Possible risk |
| Repotting | Needed (comes in a bag) | Not requiredComes in a Foliage pot | Varies |
| Soil | Standard soil | Pre-mixedPre-fertilised | Standard soil |
| After-sale help | None | Expert plant care support | None |
| Guarantee | No guarantee | Free replacementIf it arrives damaged | Conditional |
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