{"product_id":"vetiver-6-bag","title":"Vetiver - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eVetiver, or khus, is a tall, densely clumping perennial grass famous for its fragrant, deep-growing roots used for cooling khus screens, perfumery and erosion control. It forms stiff, upright clumps of narrow grey-green blades and produces a remarkable mass of aromatic roots that bind soil and resist drought. Non-invasive and sterile in most cultivated forms, it is widely planted on slopes, bunds and field edges to stop soil erosion and conserve water. The roots are woven into cooling mats and curtains and distilled into vetiver oil. Tough and adaptable, vetiver is a multipurpose grass ideally suited to Indian conditions.\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\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent\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\u003eTight non-spreading clumps\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\u003eNarrow, stiff, upright grey-green blades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrownish-purple flower spikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost-monsoon to winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical, 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow once established; very drought tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates poor and wet soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-45 C; very heat tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; light feed if soil is very poor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut back to refresh clumps as needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivide clumps to propagate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivision of clumps (slips)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLargely pest- and disease-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; roots aromatic and useful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for its aromatic roots used in khus cooling screens, perfumery and oil, and widely planted for soil and water conservation. An excellent erosion-control grass on slopes and bunds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India, plant vetiver slips in full sun along slopes or field bunds; it establishes fast and becomes extremely drought tolerant. Use sterile clumping cultivars so it controls erosion without spreading or becoming weedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water vetiver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly until established, after which it is extremely drought tolerant and needs little irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does vetiver need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in full sun and tolerates intense heat; it is not suited to deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs vetiver safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, vetiver is non-toxic and its aromatic roots are even used in cooling products, posing no real risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to divide vetiver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivide established clumps into slips to propagate; it forms tight clumps and does not spread invasively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate vetiver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparate a clump into individual rooted slips and plant them out in rows or on slopes for erosion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my vetiver slow to establish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewly planted slips need steady water and full sun at first; once rooted they grow fast and become very tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does vetiver flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt produces brownish-purple flower spikes after the monsoon into winter, though cultivated forms are usually sterile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow vetiver indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a large sun-loving field grass and is not suited to indoors; grow it outdoors in sun or a big pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs vetiver toxic to humans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is non-toxic; its roots are safely used in cooling khus screens, mats and perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer does vetiver need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery little; it grows in poor soils, so only a light feed is needed on extremely infertile ground.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256404803830,"sku":"PLT-VETIVER-B06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/dhBSsT8eqCGPRc8qovwHNUA6esp3hfIIqNocS2jS.jpg?v=1783924323","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/vetiver-6-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}