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Tulsi
आजची वनस्पती

Ocimum tenuiflorum

TulsiEvergreen

Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms.

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOcimum
NativeIndia
LifespanPerennial

More Information

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Botanical Information

Scientific NameOcimum tenuiflorum
Common NameTulsi
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOcimum
Speciestenuiflorum
Plant Typeherb

Physical Characteristics

Height1 - 1.4 m
Spread0.6 - 0.8 m
Root TypeFibrous
Leaf TypeSimple
Leaf ArrangementAlternate
Flower ColorsRed

Blooming Information

Blooming SeasonSummer
FragrancePresent
Fragrance Intensitymoderate
Pollinationinsect

Environmental Information

ClimateWetland
Minimum Temperature6°C
Drought Tolerancehigh
Hardiness Zones3

Pests & Diseases

  • Aphids
  • Whiteflies
  • Spider mites
  • Mealybugs
  • Thrips
  • Leaf spot
  • Root rot
  • Powdery mildew
  • Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.