{"product_id":"henna-10-bag","title":"Henna - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eHenna (Lawsonia inermis), known as Mehndi, is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub famed for the natural reddish-orange dye obtained from its leaves, used for body art and hair colouring. It bears small, fragrant cream-to-pink flowers and dense, glossy green foliage on spiny branches. Highly adaptable, it thrives in hot, dry regions and poor soils, making it perfect for low-maintenance hedges, screens and boundary plantings across India. Beyond its cultural and cosmetic value, the sweetly scented blooms attract pollinators. Tough, long-lived and easy to grow, henna is both an ornamental and an economically valuable crop shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLythraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth Africa, West and South Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen to semi-deciduous, small glossy green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream, white to pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer to monsoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical, arid to semi-arid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained sandy to loamy soil, tolerates poor soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-45°C; loves heat, protect young plants from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeding; compost once or twice a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim to shape as a hedge; harvest leaves regularly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot containers every 2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds and semi-hardwood cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally pest-resistant; occasional aphids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaves safe for skin dye; non-edible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown commercially for henna dye used in mehndi body art and hair colouring. Also valued as a tough, fragrant hedge and screen plant in dry regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in well-drained soil; henna thrives in India's hot, arid plains with minimal water and rewards regular trimming with dense, dye-rich foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Henna?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young plants regularly to establish, then very sparingly. Mature henna is drought-tolerant and needs little watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does Henna need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs full, direct sun all day; it thrives in heat and produces the best leaves for dye in strong sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Henna safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant is not meant to be eaten by pets. While the leaf dye is safe on skin, discourage pets from chewing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need repotting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best in the ground; container plants can be repotted every 2-3 years into well-drained soil and a larger pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Henna?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate from seeds or semi-hardwood stem cuttings during the warm season; cuttings root reliably in well-drained mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenna may shed leaves in cold or very dry winters; this is natural and new growth returns with warmth and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Henna flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt bears fragrant cream-to-pink flowers mainly through summer and the monsoon months in Indian conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Henna be grown in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it grows well in large pots in full sun, though ground planting gives bigger, bushier, more productive plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Henna toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are safe for use as skin and hair dye and are not eaten; the plant is not considered dangerously toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should Henna need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs little feeding; add compost or manure once or twice a year to keep foliage dense and dye-rich.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256141578486,"sku":"PLT-HENNA-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-lawsonia-alba-hina-mehndi-0-5-kg-seeds-16968996716684_7f29c9ea-3415-4131-aa8a-04cfc2f6cb6f.jpg?v=1783921858","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/henna-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}