{"product_id":"vitex-trifolia-6-grow-bag","title":"Vitex trifolia - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eVitex trifolia, often called the Arabian lilac or simpleleaf chastetree, is a fast-growing evergreen shrub native to coastal regions of India and the wider Indo-Pacific. It bears aromatic, grey-green trifoliate leaves that are silvery beneath, releasing a pleasant scent when crushed, and produces airy terminal spikes of small lavender to blue-purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Indian gardens it is widely grown as an informal hedge, screen or seaside ornamental because it tolerates salt, wind, heat and poor soils. The variegated form is especially popular for its cream-edged foliage. Beyond ornament, the leaves and fruit have a long history in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine.\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\u003eCoastal India, Southeast Asia, Australia and the Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 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, aromatic, grey-green trifoliate leaves, silvery beneath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLavender to blue-purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly monsoon to autumn (Jun-Oct), sporadic year-round in warm areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; suited to most of India\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 for best flowering and dense growth; tolerates light partial shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Water when the top few cm of soil dry out; established plants are quite drought-tolerant.\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 loamy soil; tolerates poor and saline coastal soils. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives in 20-38 C. Loves heat; protect from hard frost in north Indian winters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to both humid coastal and drier inland conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeder. Apply compost or a balanced fertilizer once or twice during the growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResponds very well to pruning; trim after flowering to keep it dense as a hedge or shape.\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 2-3 years or when root-bound, into a larger well-drained pot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasily from semi-hardwood stem cuttings; also by seed and layering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; occasional mealybugs, aphids or leaf-eating caterpillars. Treat with neem oil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot known to be significantly toxic; leaves and fruit are used in traditional Indian medicine. Not listed among major pet-toxic plants, but not intended for casual consumption.\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;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Popular salt- and wind-tolerant ornamental hedge or screen for coastal and urban Indian gardens.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Aromatic silvery foliage and blue flower spikes used as cut foliage and to attract pollinators.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Leaves and fruit have a long traditional role in Ayurveda and Siddha for joint pain, headaches and respiratory complaints.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Crushed leaves are traditionally used as an insect and mosquito repellent.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant at the start of the monsoon (Jun-Jul) so it establishes with natural rainfall. Choose a sunny, open spot with free-draining soil.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In summer give occasional deep watering; in the rains ensure drainage to avoid root rot. Pinch and trim young plants to encourage a bushy form, and prune lightly after each flush of bloom. In north India, shelter from severe winter frost.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Vitex trifolia suitable for coastal Indian gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is naturally a seaside plant and tolerates salt spray, sandy soil, wind and heat, making it an excellent hedge or screen along the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep my Vitex trifolia bushy and flowering well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it in full sun and prune lightly after each bloom flush. Regular trimming encourages dense branching and repeat flowering through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Vitex trifolia the same as Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are closely related but different species. Vitex negundo (Nirgundi) has five-fingered leaves, while Vitex trifolia typically has three leaflets and a more silvery, ornamental look; both are used medicinally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049599697142,"sku":"PLT-VITEXTRIFOLI-B06-NA","price":40.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-vitex-trifolia-nirgundi-plant-16969422110860.jpg?v=1782712237","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/vitex-trifolia-6-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}