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मीठा नीम / कढ़ी पत्ता
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Murraya koenigii

मीठा नीम / कढ़ी पत्ताTree

मीठा नीम भारतीय रसोई का अनिवार्य अंग है; इसकी पंखाकार सुगंधित पत्तियाँ दक्षिण भारतीय व्यंजनों में तड़के के रूप में डाली जाती हैं और आयुर्वेद में पाचन-तंत्र हेतु प्रयोग होती हैं।

FamilyRutaceae
GenusMurraya
NativeIndian Subcontinent
LifespanPerennial; productive 20–30 years, individual specimens to 50+ years

Propagation Guide

Propagate Hibiscus easily and grow new plants from cuttings.

Best time to propagate is spring to early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Choose a Propagation Method

Stem Cuttings

Best

Most common and successful method.

Air Layering

Reliable

Great for woody branches.

Seeds

Slow

Less common and may not produce identical plants.

Stem Cuttings Step-by-Step

Take cutting

1

Select a healthy semi-woody stem.

Prepare cutting

2

Remove lower leaves and trim below a node.

Apply hormone

3

Dip the cut end in rooting hormone.

Plant cutting

4

Place in a well-draining potting mix.

Provide humidity

5

Cover loosely with a plastic bag.

Roots develop

6

Roots form in 4-6 weeks.

TipObserve your plant regularly and adjust care according to your local climate and conditions.