Description
Siwak or Arak plant
Belongs to the Salvadoraceae family
Scientific name Salvadora persica
Closely linked to Muslims
The Prophet ﷺ recommended its use
Evergreen tree
Reaches about 4 meters in height
Flowers small white with greenish tint
Each flower produces one red seed with a sharp taste
Naturally grows in coastal areas and valleys
Important for pastures and soil stabilization
Has medicinal uses
Care
Does not need much care after growth
Requires regular watering at the beginning
Can be grown as a privacy hedge or a shade tree
Grows in sandy soil
Partially salt tolerant
Needs warm climate
Sensitive to frost
Propagation
Propagated by terminal cuttings or one-year-old cuttings
Or by division
Or by seeds
Soil mix for planting:
Half peat moss
Quarter clay soil
Quarter organic compost
This mix is used for stem cuttings
