Moringa - Moringa Oleifera

✨ Why UAE Gardeners Love Moringa

✔ NASA-recognized superfood – Packed with 90+ nutrients (7x more vitamin C than oranges!)
✔ Heat warrior – Loves UAE's hot climate (perfect for Dubai, Abu Dhabi gardens)
✔ Fast-growing – Reaches 3m in first year (harvest leaves continuously)
✔ Drought champion – Survives on minimal watering once established

📏 Growth & Appearance
✔ Height: 3-5m outdoors (prunable to 2m for balconies)
✔ Leaves: Delicate, fern-like leaflets (bright green)
✔ Growth Rate: Explosive! Grows 3m/year in UAE heat

🏆 Survival Superpowers
✔ Drought God: Survives 1+ month without water (once established)
✔ Heat Warrior: Thrives in 45°C+ Dubai summers
✔ Sand Soil King: Grows in poor desert soils (add compost for best yield)

🌸 Bonus Features
✔ Edible Flowers: Sweet, honey-like flavor (great in salads)
✔ Seed Oil: Cold-pressed for cosmetics/cooking
✔ Water Purifier: Crushed seeds filter impurities

☀️ Light & Location
✅ Best: Full sun (6-8 hours) – balcony corners or garden spots
✅ Tolerates: Partial shade (slower growth)
❌ Avoid: Waterlogged areas

💧 Watering in UAE Climate

• Summer: Water 3x/week (young plants), 1x/week (mature trees)
• Winter: Reduce to 1x/10 days
• Pro Tip: Use drip irrigation to conserve water

🌡️ Climate Adaptations

• AC Survival: More tolerant than most tropical plants
• Sand Soil Fix: Mix 30% compost into native soil