{"product_id":"soapnut-plant","title":"Soapnut Plant -The Natural Wonder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoapnut (Sapindus Mukorossi) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-cke-bogus=\"true\" class=\"nanospell-typo\"\u003eSoapnut\u003c\/span\u003e berry\u003cspan\u003e are berry shells from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cke-bogus=\"true\" class=\"nanospell-typo\"\u003eSapindus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tree, which is actually from the Lychee family. The trees are grown in abundance in China, India and Indonesia, very sustainable. It's fruit and soap extract are 100% biodegradable, so it is friendly to the environment. It is also 100% plant-based, hence, is suitable for all vegans. It is an absolutely natural way of obtaining soap. No chemical reactions, no synthesizing, just take the fruit pulp, mix it with water and you too can start to generate your own surfactant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this tough tree tolerates poor soil, drought, heat, wind, and salt, it won’t tolerate frosty weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are 2.5 years. They are a fast grower and will do well in large pot. The plant will produce berries around 4-5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSoil: Prefers deep, loamy, well-draining soil with a neutral pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Water deeply but allow the soil to dry between waterings to avoid root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Best grown in temperatures between 10°C and 30°C. Moderately frost-tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight* Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilising: Fertilize with a balanced NPK like 10-10-10 every few months during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Prune to maintain tree health and shape, removing dead or overcrowded branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulching: Use organic mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest Control: Look out for pests such as aphids and planthoppers. Use natural predators or organic pesticides to control them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering and Fruiting: Produces small, white flowers followed by fruit that contains the soap nut seeds. Harvest the fruits once they begin to dry and split open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting: Not typically recommended for potting due to its large size and extensive root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding Regime: Regular feeding during the active growth period supports robust growth and fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Exotica NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589489262843,"sku":"SOAPNUT","price":239.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3826\/3803\/files\/iStock-1264690201.jpg?v=1790554604","url":"https:\/\/farmfreshdirect.co.nz\/products\/soapnut-plant","provider":"Farm Fresh Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}