{"product_id":"vitex-negundo-6-grow-bag","title":"Vitex negundo - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eVitex negundo, widely known as Nirgundi or Sambhalu, is a large aromatic shrub native to India and other parts of Asia. It grows quickly into a dense, spreading bush with distinctive palmately compound leaves, usually carrying five slender leaflets that release a pungent, sage-like scent when crushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the monsoon through autumn it produces slender terminal spikes of small lavender to bluish-purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Extremely tough and adaptable, it thrives across most of India in full sun and poor soils, tolerating drought once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNirgundi is one of the most respected medicinal plants in Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicine, and is also grown as a low-maintenance hedge, windbreak and pollinator-friendly garden 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\u003eLamiaceae (formerly Verbenaceae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia and tropical\/subtropical Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 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\u003eDeciduous to semi-evergreen; aromatic palmate leaves with 3-5 leaflets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLavender to bluish-purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonsoon to autumn (roughly June-October)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; suits most Indian plains\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 light partial shade; flowers and stays compact best in full sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate while establishing; drought-tolerant once mature. Let topsoil dry between waterings; avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to most soils including poor and sandy ground; prefers well-drained loam. Tolerates a wide pH range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 20-38 C; established plants tolerate heat well and recover from light cold.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerant of a wide range; handles both dry and humid Indian conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeder. A dose of compost or balanced fertilizer once or twice a year is sufficient.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResponds well to hard pruning; trim after flowering to maintain shape and a dense hedge.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIf container-grown, repot every 1-2 years into a larger pot; usually grown in the ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasily from semi-hardwood\/hardwood stem cuttings; also from seed.\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 due to aromatic foliage; occasional leaf-eating caterpillars or scale.\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\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Nirgundi is one of India\u0026amp;#039;s most widely used medicinal and utility shrubs:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ayurvedic medicine:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; leaves, roots and seeds are traditionally used in preparations for joint pain, inflammation and respiratory complaints (use only under qualified guidance).\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Garden hedge:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; fast, dense growth makes it an excellent informal hedge, screen or windbreak.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Pollinator plant:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; the flower spikes attract bees and butterflies.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Natural repellent:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; aromatic leaves are traditionally placed among stored grain to deter insects.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant at the onset of the monsoon (June-July) so seedlings establish on natural rainfall. Choose a sunny spot; it tolerates poor soil but grows fastest in well-drained ground enriched with compost.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Water regularly for the first few months, then cut back as it becomes drought-hardy. Prune hard after the autumn flush to keep it bushy and encourage fresh flowering wood. In cooler North Indian winters it may shed leaves and reflush in spring.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) so popular in Indian gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a tough, fast-growing shrub valued both as a celebrated Ayurvedic medicinal plant and as a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant hedge with aromatic, insect-repelling foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight and water does Nirgundi need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun for best flowering and a compact shape. Water regularly while it establishes, then only occasionally, as mature plants are highly drought-tolerant and dislike waterlogged soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Vitex negundo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt roots easily from semi-hardwood or hardwood stem cuttings taken during the growing season, and can also be grown from seed. Plant out at the start of the monsoon for quick establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256406147318,"sku":"PLT-VITEXNEGUNDO-B06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-vitex-negundo-nirgundi-plant.jpg?v=1783924328","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/vitex-negundo-6-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}