Description

About Kapoor tulsi

Kapoor Tulsi belongs to the family of Lamiaceae. Its scientific name is Ocimum Tenuiflorum. Kapoor Tulsi is native to tropical and subtropical Asia. It is the short, annual, heavily flowered plant that was originally introduced to the US as “Holy Basil” and it is the most common type found in cultivation in the US. It is a perennial plant and can grow between 12 to 24 inches tall as well. The leaves turn purple in colour in case of Krishna Tulsi variant. It requires regular watering.

Plant specification

Plant Height	6 inch
Plant Spread	6 inch

*Above specification are indicative only. Actual dimensions may slightly differ

Common Name	Holy basil
Maximum Reachable Height	12
Compatibility	Can be grown on Terrace & Ground
Bloom Time	All time
Pot Size	12 w 14’’ depth

Sunlight	More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day is ideal for plant.
Watering	Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Soil	The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
Fertilizer	During the main g rowing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.