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Kadipatta Plant - Set of 2 in 4 inch pot

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Original price Rs. 199.00
Original price Rs. 199.00 - Original price Rs. 199.00
Original price Rs. 199.00
Current price Rs. 119.00
Rs. 119.00 - Rs. 119.00
Current price Rs. 119.00

About Plant

  • Botanical Name: Murraya koenigii
    • The plant is a native of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka among others.
    • The plant is a common sight in most of the Indian households and helps in improving the quality of air around it.
    • Kadipatta Plant is also known for emitting large amounts of oxygen.
    • The herb is famous for the distinctive aroma and flavour of its leaves and provides various medicinal benefits such as improving eyesight, sharpening memory, losing weight, healing wounds and burns etc.
    • The plant can attain a maximum height of 6 metres.

    Care Instructions 

    Watering 

    • Check the moisture of the soil by poking a small stick or your finger into the soil.
    • Avoid over watering the plant. Water only when the soil feels dry on touch or in appearance.
    • Reduce watering the plant in winters and rainy seasons.

    Sunlight 

    • The plant thrives best in direct sunlight. A maximum of 6 hours and a minimum of 4 hours of sunlight suits the plant well.
    • The suitable temperature range for the herb is between 26C to 37C.

    Repotting 

    • Repot the plant as soon as it outgrows the pot and shift it to a bigger pot with a good drainage facility.

    Fertilizer Application 

    • For better uptake of nutrients provided by the fertilizer, loosen the topsoil of the plant making sure to not disturb the roots of the plant.
    • After the application of the fertilizer, the plant is to be watered to ensure uniform distribution of the fertilizer.
    • Homemade fertilizers such as buttermilk, eggshells, and rice water can also serve the plant’s nutrient requirement well.
    • Use of Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil, or Citrus oil spray is advised in case of spider mites or small flying insects.

    Propagation  

    • The most common method of propagating Kadipatta is through seeds.
    • The plant can also be propagated using cuttings.

    Things to Avoid

    • Avoid over watering the plant. Water only when the soil feels dry on touch or in appearance.
    • One may pluck the leaves of the Kadipatta Plant for medicinal or culinary purposes, but it should be kept in mind to not pluck more than 1/3 of the leaves during a single harvest.

    Probable Issues

    • Yellowing and drooping of leaves- This is due to under watering of the plant.
    • Browning of leaves- Overwatering is the ultimate reason behind the browning of the leaves of the plant.
    • Dropping of leaves- The plant requires an optimum amount of water to grow properly and if the water is not enough then the herb may start dropping its leaves. 
    • sudden death of the plant- The plant usually dies in winters when it is not provided with enough sunlight and is exposed to low temperatures. Kadipatta prefers a warm temperature to flourish well.

    Uses 

    • The Kadipatta plant can help in purifying the air along with emitting large amounts of oxygen around it.
    • The Kadipatta plant is a medicinal plant. The leaf of this plant has various medicinal benefits such as improving eyesight, sharpening memory, improving the quality of hair, losing weight, healing wounds and burns etc.
    • The plant can also help in improving the immunity system because of the antioxidants present in it.
    • The aromatic leaves of the plant with their distinctive aroma are also used in various dishes, mainly in the Indian households.

    Specifications

    • The plant can grow up to a height of 4- 6 metres.

     

    General Terms

    NOTE - All the information provided on the website is for your reference purpose, please consult an expert before making any changes/decisions. MyGreenStore will not be liable for any damage to the plant/plants by following things mentioned on the website.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. How can we take good care of the Kadipatta Plant?

    Providing 4-6 hours of sunlight and watering the plant on a regular basis is the key to keeping the plant in good health. 

    2. Can the Kadipatta Plant be kept at home?

    The plant can easily be kept at home if provided with favourable conditions i.e., warm temperature and enough watering to not let the plant dry out.

    3. What leads to the Kadipatta Plant dying out all of a sudden?

    The plant usually dies in winters when it is not provided with enough sunlight and is exposed to low temperatures. Kadipatta Plant prefers a warm temperature to flourish well.

    4. How can we increase the number of leaves on the Kadipatta plant?

    Applying organic fertilizers or homemade fertilizers such as egg shells, rice water, and buttermilk can definitely help the plant flourish well.

    5. Can we grow the Kadipatta Plant indoors?

    The plant purifies the air around it and can therefore be a great choice for keeping indoors, but only when it is provided with the required hours of direct sunlight.


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