What is துளசி 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.

இன்றைய தாவரம்

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Q: Sunlight for துளசி?

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.

Q: Water for துளசி?

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.

Q: Soil for துளசி?

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.

Q: Temperature for துளசி?

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

துளசிHerb

துளசி ஒரு புனிதமான வாசனை மிக்க பல வருட மூலிகை; இந்திய பாரம்பரியத்தில் தெய்வீகமாக போற்றப்பட்டு, ஆயுர்வேதத்தில் சுவாச மற்றும் நோய் எதிர்ப்பு தொகுப்புக்காக பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது.

FamilyLamiaceae

GenusOcimum

NativeIndian Subcontinent

LifespanPerennial; typically 2–3 productive years before woody senescence

Sunlight

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.

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Water

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.

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Soil

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.

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Temperature

20–35 °C

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

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Fertilizer

Light

Monthly dilute liquid feed in growing season; over-fertilising dulls aroma and produces soft, pest-prone growth.

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Pruning

Frequent pinching

Pinch flowering spikes weekly to keep the plant bushy and aromatic. Allow occasional flowering for seed and pollinator support.

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Seasonal Care

How to care for your Hibiscus throughout the year.

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Common Problems & Solutions

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Yellow LeavesCause

Overwatering or poor drainage

Solution

Reduce watering and improve drainage.

PestsCause

Aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites

Solution

Use neem oil or insecticidal soap.

No FlowersCause

Lack of sunlight or nutrients

Solution

Provide 6+ hours sunlight daily.

Wilting LeavesCause

Underwatering or extreme heat

Solution

Water thoroughly and move to shade.

Expert Tips

Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms.

Mulch the soil to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Move the plant to a larger pot if roots are bound.

Use organic compost for healthy growth and more flowers.