{"product_id":"rama-tulsi-8-pot","title":"Rama Tulsi - 8\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eRama Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum), also called clove basil or van tulsi, is a tall, bushy aromatic herb with large, soft green leaves that release a warm clove-like fragrance. Revered in Indian households and Ayurveda, it is grown for worship, herbal teas and traditional remedies for coughs, colds and immunity. The plant produces slender spikes of tiny pale flowers loved by bees. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in sun and warm conditions across India, making an excellent addition to kitchen gardens, balconies and pooja spaces. Its leaves are used fresh or dried for their flavour and medicinal benefits.\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\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Africa and Asia (incl. India)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5-1 m\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\u003eEvergreen, large aromatic green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale greenish-white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm months\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, at least 5-6 hours daily.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water when topsoil dries.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained fertile loam with compost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives 20-38C; protect from frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate humidity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeding with organic compost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinch tips and remove flower spikes for bushier leaves.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot annually or refresh topsoil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds or stem cuttings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch aphids, whiteflies and mealybugs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; edible medicinal herb.\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 for worship, herbal teas and Ayurvedic remedies for coughs, colds and immunity; the clove-scented leaves are used fresh or dried. Ideal for kitchen gardens and pooja spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in a well-drained pot or bed and pinch off flower spikes to keep the plant leafy and aromatic. In India it grows year-round; protect it from frost in northern winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Rama Tulsi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately, when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as tulsi dislikes soggy, waterlogged roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun, at least 5-6 hours daily, to grow bushy and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Rama Tulsi safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, tulsi is non-toxic and a well-known edible medicinal herb, though pets should not eat very large amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how do I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot annually into fresh, well-drained, compost-rich soil, or refresh the topsoil to keep it vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate from seeds sown in warm soil or from stem cuttings, both of which root easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I let it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more leaves and a longer-lived plant, pinch off the flower spikes regularly; allow some to flower if you want seeds or bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the clove-scented leaves fresh or dried in herbal teas, kadha and traditional remedies for coughs and colds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows best outdoors in full sun, but it can be kept on a bright, sunny windowsill or balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the plant toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a non-toxic, edible herb valued in Ayurveda and Indian households.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed lightly with organic compost or vermicompost; avoid heavy chemical fertilizers, which can reduce the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256311742710,"sku":"PLT-RAMATULSI-P08-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/GOPIQbn1as9oeVbJAimnMfB14dAvSDrtVbybdqRe_cdec54f9-c0f2-4192-92e4-5d8605f4a4cb.png?v=1783923580","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/rama-tulsi-8-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}