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Ram Tulsi
The bright green leaved Tulsi with a mild, sweet aroma. Ram Tulsi is the most common household Tulsi, perfect for daily puja and everyday tea. Slightly milder in taste than Shyam Tulsi.
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Light
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Full sun. Needs at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Once daily in summer, every 2 to 3 days in winter. Morning watering is ideal.
About Tulsi
Tulsi is the most revered plant in Indian homes, worshipped daily and valued in Ayurveda for centuries. Its aromatic leaves are used in teas, kadha and home remedies for cough, cold and immunity. A well cared Tulsi grows into a dense, fragrant bush that keeps giving leaves all year.
Botanical name
Ocimum tenuiflorum (Ocimum sanctum)
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Origin
Indian subcontinent
Local names
Tulsi, Holy Basil, Tulasi, Vrinda
Uses
- ✓Daily puja and spiritual practice
- ✓Tulsi tea and immunity kadha
- ✓Home remedy for cough, cold and sore throat
- ✓Natural mosquito repellent for balconies
- ✓Fresh leaves for chai
Watering Guide
Once daily in summer, every 2 to 3 days in winter. Morning watering is ideal.
- •Water when the top soil feels dry to the touch
- •Avoid watering the leaves in the evening, it invites fungal spots
- •In peak summer, mulch the pot surface to hold moisture
- •Ensure the pot drains freely, Tulsi hates standing water
Soil Mix Recipe
- Garden soil2 parts
- Compost or cow dung manure1 part
- Coarse sand or perlite1 part
Best Practices
- ★Pinch off flower spikes (manjari) regularly so the plant keeps making leaves
- ★Harvest leaves from the top, never strip a whole stem
- ★Repot to a 12 inch pot within 2 months for a fuller bush
- ★Protect from frost, move the pot to a sheltered spot in cold winters
Growth Journey
Watch your Tulsi grow, from day one to full glory
Young plant
Week 1 to 4
Height: 15 to 20 cm
Bushing up
Month 2 to 3
Height: 30 to 45 cm
Mature bush
Month 4 to 6
Height: 60 to 75 cm
Full grown
Month 8 to 12
Height: 75 to 90 cm
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