Sunlight for তুলসী?

Full sun to partial shade. Performs best with 5–7 hours of direct sun; tolerates a half-day of shade in hot summers. Insufficient light produces lanky stems and weakens aroma.

Water for তুলসী?

Moderate. Water when the top 2 cm of soil dries; avoid waterlogging. Reduce in winter. Overwatering is the single most common cause of tulsi decline.

Soil for তুলসী?

Loamy, well-drained. Loose, well-aerated loam with neutral pH 6.0–7.5 enriched with composted manure. Heavy clay or compacted soils suppress root mass.

Temperature for তুলসী?

20–35 °C. Thrives in warm humid air; below 10 °C foliage yellows and drops. Bring potted plants indoors during North Indian winters.

What is তুলসী used for medicinally?

Leaf decoctions for cough, cold, and bronchial congestion in Ayurveda; Adaptogen for stress, fatigue, and immune support; Antimicrobial mouth rinse and skin wash

What does the scientific name Ocimum tenuiflorum mean?

Ocimum: From the Greek ŌKIMON, an old name for basil, used by Theophrastus. tenuiflorum: Means 'slender-flowered', referencing the narrow tubular corolla.

দিনের গাছ

Ocimum tenuiflorum

তুলসীHerb

তুলসী একটি পবিত্র সুগন্ধি বহুবর্ষজীবী উদ্ভিদ; ভারতীয় ঐতিহ্যে দেবীরূপে পূজিত এবং আয়ুর্বেদে শ্বসন ও রোগ প্রতিরোধে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

FamilyLamiaceae

GenusOcimum

NativeIndian Subcontinent

LifespanPerennial; typically 2–3 productive years before woody senescence

Sunlight

IdealFull sun to partial shade

Temperature

Ideal20–35 °C

Watering

CareModerate

Soil

SoilLoamy, well-drained

Best Growing Environment

Native to Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia.

Seasonal Care

How to care for your Hibiscus throughout the year.

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