{"product_id":"patharchatta-6-bag","title":"Patharchatta - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatharchatta (Bryophyllum pinnatum), also known as the Air Plant or Cathedral Bells, is a hardy succulent herb famous for sprouting tiny plantlets along its leaf edges. It bears fleshy, scalloped green leaves on upright stems and, when mature, dangling bell-shaped flowers in green, red and purple tones. In Indian folk and Ayurvedic medicine it is valued for supporting kidney and urinary health and for soothing wounds and bruises. Almost indestructible, drought-resistant and self-propagating, Patharchatta thrives in pots and gardens with minimal care, making it one of the easiest and most rewarding medicinal succulents to grow.\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\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadagascar; naturalized across India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5-1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFleshy scalloped green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen, red and purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\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 to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; allow soil to dry between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained sandy or cactus mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm; protect from hard 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\u003eMinimal; light feed occasionally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove leggy stems as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 1-2 years if potted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf plantlets root readily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely troubled; watch mealybugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to pets if eaten (bufadienolides)\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\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Used in folk and Ayurvedic medicine to support kidney and urinary health and to soothe cuts, burns and bruises with crushed leaves. Also grown as a curious, easy-care ornamental succulent.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Treat it like a succulent: plant in gritty, free-draining soil and water sparingly to avoid rot. It self-propagates freely from leaf plantlets, so thin out volunteers to keep pots tidy.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Patharchatta?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater sparingly, letting the soil dry out between waterings. As a succulent it stores water in its leaves and rots if kept too wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does Patharchatta need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt enjoys full sun to partial shade. Bright light keeps it compact, though it tolerates a range of conditions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Patharchatta safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the plant contains bufadienolides and can be toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Patharchatta need repotting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every one to two years into fresh, gritty soil. It grows fast, so refreshing the pot keeps it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Patharchatta?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is incredibly easy: the plantlets along the leaf margins drop and root on their own. Just press a leaf onto moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat common problems affect Patharchatta?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverwatering causes rot, the main issue. Mealybugs may occasionally appear; wipe them off and keep the plant on the drier side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Patharchatta flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature plants produce dangling bell-shaped flowers in green, red and purple tones, mainly during the cooler winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Patharchatta indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it grows well indoors near a bright window, but keep it away from pets due to its toxicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Patharchatta toxic to humans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is used in folk medicine but contains active compounds, so unsupervised internal use is unsafe. Use only under expert guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use for Patharchatta?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs very little. A light, diluted feed once or twice in the growing season is more than enough.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256275435766,"sku":"PLT-PATHARCHATTA-B06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/tiS4I6BNObCHUsOaVYxqztMaEmhVbHWWtuVk94mb.png?v=1783923207","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/patharchatta-6-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}