Moringa Oleifera. - multi use plant zone 9+

multi use plant zone 9+

Moringa oleifera plant

a short-lived, fast-growing, drought-resistant tree of the family Moringaceae

It is widely cultivated for its young seed pods and leaves, used as vegetables and for traditional herbal medicine. It is also used for water purification.

The moringa tree is grown mainly in semiarid, tropical, and subtropical areas, corresponding in the United States to USDA hardiness zones 9 and 10. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers a neutral to slightly acidic (pH 6.3 to 7.0), well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.In waterlogged soil, the roots have a tendency to rot. Moringa is a sun- and heat-loving plant, and does not tolerate freezing or frost.[original research?] Moringa is particularly suitable for dry regions, as it can be grown using rainwater without expensive irrigation techniques.