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Last Updated: September 30, 2022

 
 
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80 % of plants in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are Drought tolerant plants. Below given are some of the examples of plants and trees grown at Amrita

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is a king of drought-tolerant plants. It is very easy to grow in any kind of soil and also it requires a small amount of water to nurture. It is the hardest shrubs that can be easily planted outdoors to decorate the outdoor walls.

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Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera, is a cactus-like succulent that typically grows in hot and dry climates. Originally native to Africa, these short-stemmed, drought tolerant plants fan out from a central stem and possess thick green leaves that contain a watery gel. It is a fast-growing, drought resistant plant that takes about 3 to 4 years to mature.

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Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica)Am

Even if you’re extremely forgetful and don’t water your rubber tree for months at a time, it might show signs of neglect, but it’ll still survive.

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Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)rtime
This grower doesn’t need a sitter when you take a vacation. Sun or shade, watered or not, the snake plant still stands tall even if you only water it whenever you think about doing so. Go for weeks at a time without watering it, especially in the winter.

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At Amrita, 32% of the non-built areas are covered by plants, out of which nearly 26% are drought-tolerant. We practise drip irrigation and use only recycled water to maintain all plantations and gardens. Some of the plants that we grow in our plantations include:

Sapota

Not only are sapodilla trees tolerant of drought conditions, but they can take soil salinity, need very little pruning and are mostly pest resistant.

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Papaya

Papaya is a drought-tolerant crop, as it can survive very dry soil conditions. papaya can increase ion concentrations to adjust its osmotic balance

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Pineapple

Pineapples are generally tolerant to drought periods, but do have specific watering needs. Sprinkling is the most suitable irrigation system for the pineapple crop. Drought periods can delay the growth and fruit production of pineapple plants. Drought symptoms are evident, leading the plant’s leaves to wilt and change to a yellow or brown color.

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Jackfruit Trees

Jackfruit trees are moderately drought tolerant. Jackfruits are used in a variety of dishes in South Indian recipes.

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Cashew

Cashew trees are also planted extensively since they are moderately drought tolerant once established and also produce fruits.

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Bamboo

Drought tolerant bamboo species will do good in case of prolonged periods of no water, however, there are limits. When the drought exceeds the time and level of dryness your bamboo can tolerate, the plant will show it with yellowing and curling leaves.

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Pomegranate

The pomegranate tree is drought tolerant, though irrigation is needed for proper fruit production. Water deeply every two to four weeks during the dry season when you are establishing new trees.

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Guava

Guava is a drought tolerant and can also be grown in pots. Prefers full sun, does well in partial shade also. Prefers slightly acidic soils.

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Date Palms

Some species are at home in a desert oasis while others thrive along streams where they are occasionally flooded. While the drought tolerance of palms varies by species, there are also other factors to consider such as age (established plants are more drought tolerant), humidity, sun exposure and wind.

Lawn is maintained with buffelow grass which can survive with less amount of water.

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Our Chancellor encouraging students to grow drought tolerant Plants & Trees

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Our Chancellor encouraging students to grow drought tolerant Plants & Trees

Drought tolerant plant Proof of low water consumption in numbers
Agave americana (Century plant) 18 gallons of water per year
Aloe vera 4 inches of water per year
Artemisia californica (California sagebrush) 12 inches of water per year
Ceanothus species (California lilac) 20 inches of water per year
Dudleya species (Liveforever) 6 inches of water per year
Encelia californica (California encelia) 12 inches of water per year
Eriogonum fasciculatum (California buckwheat) 10 inches of water per year
Hesperaloe parviflora (Red yucca) 15 gallons of water per year
Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) 20 inches of water per year
Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas ranger) 15 inches of water per year
Opuntia species (Prickly pear) 10 inches of water per year
Yucca schidigera (Mojave yucca) 12 inches of water per year
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