Sunlight for तुळस?

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 तुळस?

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 तुळस?

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 तुळस?

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 तुळस 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.

आजची वनस्पती

Ocimum tenuiflorum

तुळसHerb

तुळस ही पवित्र सुगंधी बहुवार्षिक वनस्पती असून भारतीय संस्कृतीत तिला देवीस्वरूप मानले जाते; आयुर्वेदात तिचा वापर श्वसन व प्रतिकारशक्तीसाठी होतो.

FamilyLamiaceae

GenusOcimum

NativeIndian Subcontinent

LifespanPerennial; typically 2–3 productive years before woody senescence

Botanical Information

Scientific NameOcimum tenuiflorum

Common NameTulsi

FamilyLamiaceae

GenusOcimum

Physical Characteristics

Blooming Information

Environmental Information

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.