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Antique Stone Niche 005
$ 97.59
Antique Stone Niche 005: This antique Indian stone temple niche (Aala) is hand-carved from solid stone and dates back over a century. Traditionally built into temple or home walls, these niches were used to hold diyas, idols, or sacred objects. Today it makes a beautiful architectural salvage piece for meditation rooms, pooja spaces, or garden shrines. Add a timeless spiritual touch to your home with this rare Antique Stone Alcove, also known as an Indian Aala. Traditionally used in heritage Indian homes and temples to place oil lamps (diyas), this sacred niche has been hand-carved from solid stone and dates back approximately 90 years. This piece can be used as a spiritual decor element, a candle or diya holder, or as a striking architectural accent on a console or altar. Key Features: Size: 7 x 3 x 11 inches Weight: 6900 grams Material: Solid stone with natural aging and patina Design: Hand-carved floral and arch motif Age: Approximately 90 years old Use: Diya/niche for puja decor, meditation space, or heritage home styling Origin: Salvaged from an old Indian temple or haveli This is a one-of-a-kind vintage collectible with deep cultural significance and decorative charm. Ideal for lovers of Indian heritage, Wabi-Sabi interiors, spiritual altars, or rustic farmhouse decor. Bring history and soul into your space with this authentic, heavy stone alcove.
Planting & Care
At a Glance â 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree
- Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment
- Rootstock: Semi-dwarf (Lovell)
- Size: 12â15 ft at maturity
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Harvest: JulyâSeptember
- Hardiness: USDA Zone 5â9
Planting & Care â 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree
Site Selection
- Choose a location with excellent sunlight to ensure full sweetness and color.
- Good airflow reduces fungal pressure, especially in humid or coastal climates.
Soil Preparation
- Prefers well-drained loam or sandy loam; avoid clay-heavy or waterlogged soil.
- Add compost to improve drainage and fertility.
- Ideal soil pH: 6.0â7.0.
Planting Instructions
- Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
- Water deeply and mulch with 2â3 inches of organic matter.
- Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk.
Watering & Fertilizing
- Maintain consistent moisture during the first 1â2 years.
- Deep water 1â2 times per week in heat or drought.
- Peaches are medium feedersâuse a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring if growth appears weak.
- Avoid overfertilization, which reduces fruit quality and increases disease risk.
Pruning & Graft Management
- Prune more vigorously growing grafts to maintain balance across the tree.
- Encourage an open center to improve light penetration.
- Thin fruit clusters to improve size and prevent limb damage.
Harvest & Use
- Frost offers classic peach flavor with strong leaf curl resistance.
- Salish Summer (Q-1-8) produces juicy, richly flavored fruit well-suited to cooler climates.
- Indian Free provides brilliant red flesh and outstanding complexity.
- Muir delivers exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit.
General Tips
- Combination peach trees thrive when graft vigor is balanced yearly through pruning.
- Renew mulch annually and water consistently for best fruit quality.
- Leaf curlâresistant varieties reduce the need for sprays in many climates.
