Description
| Common Name | Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, vasaka |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 14 feet |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | February-March |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.
You should remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and throw them in the garbage collector.
You should prune and fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season.
When a plant grows beyond its limit and pot size not providing enough space for the spread of roots, re-pot with fresh soil and some fertilizer.
While re-potting, try not to disturb the roots. Avoid any drastic change in the provided environment otherwise, the plants may get stress/shock.
Vasaka care
Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
| Sunlight | At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plants to grow well and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day. |
| Watering | Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons. |
| Soil | The soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plants.
Grow well in the pH range of 6.5 to 7.5 |
| Temperature | Full to partial sunlight |
| Fertilizer | During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | The young tender shoots are harvested. |
Vasaka uses
Medicinal Use:
- Adhatoda is useful for curing coughs, colds, and asthma and is easy to administer
- It has been used for centuries and is mentioned in Sanskrit scriptures
- Note: Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts
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