{"catalog_name":"World Products","variant":"c","item":{"handle":"saga-plant","title":"Saga Plant | Adenanthera pavonina | Red Bead Tree Ornamental Flowering Tree India","category":"Shrubs","category_name":"Shrubs","category_gid":"gid://shopify/TaxonomyCategory/hg-17-3-1-2","product_type":"Live Plants","vendor":"Blueberry Botanicals","price":"$240.00","currency_code":"INR","availability":"in_stock","inventory_quantity":50,"sku":"BB-PLT-SAG-001","barcode":null,"variant_title":"Default Title","selected_options":{"Title":"Default Title"},"description":"Saga Plant — Adenanthera pavonina | Red Bead Tree | Ornamental Flowering TreeSaga (Adenanthera pavonina), the Red Bead Tree or Coral Wood, is a graceful tropical tree prized for its feathery foliage, fragrant yellow-orange flower spikes, and striking bright red seeds — used traditionally as jewellery, weights, and in Ayurvedic medicine. A beautiful and culturally significant tree for Kerala gardens and avenues.Plant Details Botanical Name: Adenanthera pavonina Common Names: Saga, Red Bead Tree, Coral Wood, Peacock Flower Fence, Manjadi Family: Fabaceae Plant Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering tree Height: 8–15 metres at maturity Flower Colour: Yellow-orange fragrant spikes Seed Colour: Vivid scarlet red — highly ornamental Flowering Season: Summer; seeds ripen monsoon to winter Growing Conditions Sunlight: Full sun Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established Soil: Well-draining loamy soil; tolerates a range of soil types Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; organic compost twice yearly Container Suitability: Young plants in large containers; best planted in ground Landscaping Uses: Avenue tree, garden specimen, shade tree, coastal planting Care Guide Fast grower in warm, humid conditions Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil health Red seeds are non-toxic but should not be consumed in large quantities Thrives in Kerala’s tropical climate Customer FAQsQ: What are the red seeds used for?A: Traditionally the bright red seeds (called Manjadi in Malayalam) were used as uniform weights by goldsmiths, as jewellery beads, and in Ayurvedic formulations.Q: Is it a fast grower?A: Yes — it is a fast-growing tree that can reach several metres within a few years under good conditions.Q: Is it suitable as a shade tree?A: Yes — its feathery canopy provides excellent dappled shade, making it ideal as a garden or avenue shade tree.✓ Nursery Fresh ✓ Healthy Dispatch ✓ Secure Packaging ✓ Expert Support ✓ WhatsApp AssistanceShipping: ₹80/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.","image_url":null,"href":"/product/saga-plant.html","buy_url":"https://b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com/products/saga-plant","buy_url_source":"shops.shop_domain + product.handle","seller_name":"b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com","seller_url":"https://b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com/","return_policy_url":"https://b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com/policies/refund-policy","media":[],"related":[{"handle":"malpighia-dwarf-plant-miniature-holly","title":"Malpighia Dwarf Plant | Malpighia coccigera | Miniature Holly","category":"Shrubs","price":"$190.00","image_url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/4537/4202/files/malpighia-dwarf-plant-malpighia-coccigera-miniature-holly.webp?v=1784375268","sku":"BB-OFP-MLD-017","href":"/product/malpighia-dwarf-plant-miniature-holly.html"},{"handle":"water-jasmine-plant","title":"Water Jasmine Plant | Wrightia religiosa | Fragrant Bonsai Flowering Shrub India","category":"Shrubs","price":"$240.00","image_url":null,"sku":"BB-PLT-WTJ-001","href":"/product/water-jasmine-plant.html"},{"handle":"yellow-alder-plant","title":"Yellow Alder Plant | Turnera ulmifolia | Yellow Flowering Ground Cover Shrub India","category":"Shrubs","price":"$240.00","image_url":null,"sku":"BB-PLT-YLA-001","href":"/product/yellow-alder-plant.html"},{"handle":"pentas-white-plant-star-flower","title":"Pentas White Plant | Pentas lanceolata | White Star Flower","category":"Shrubs","price":"$160.00","image_url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/4537/4202/files/pentas-white-plant-pentas-lanceolata-white-star-flower-f.webp?v=1784373357","sku":"BB-OFP-PNW-016","href":"/product/pentas-white-plant-star-flower.html"}]}}