Gmelina arborea is well adaptable to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. It is a hardy plant and can be grown in both tropical and subtropical conditions. It grows up very well in red sandy loam soil with the pH of 5-8 and a high soil depth. It grows at an elevation of 0-1200 m MSL. it comes up very well humid climate with the optimum temperature range from 20-38 oC. The annual rainfall requirement is 750-4500 mm. It grows very well in the high sunshine with low shade areas.
The seeds have no dormancy, and no pretreatment is required. However, soaking of the seed in cold water for 24-48 hours before sowing is recommended.