Planting Life

Introduction:   Triostar Stromanthe Plant also known by its botanical name as “Stromanthe Sanguinea”, is a plant that is native to Brazilian Rainforest. The Plant looks attractive due to its exotic foliage of different shades of green, cream, and pink color. The main gist related to this plant is that it has some outlandish quality of its leaves. The leaves of this plant settle down in the morning and as soon the sun sets the leaves again get straight upward. It can grow tall about 4 to 6 ft. in height and due to its different shape of leaves; it is more famous as a houseplant in the category of indoor plants. Soil & Climate: It requires moist soil all the time but it should not be waterlogged as it will get susceptible to root rot. Stomanthe grows well in a humid environment so one can mist it every day. It requires temperatures between 18 ~ 33 Celsius degrees. One can feed the plant once a month with liquid fertilizer during the summer and spring seasons. Light requirement:  It g

Introduction: Madagascar Periwinkle also known as bright eyes, Cape Periwinkle, Graveyard plant, Old Maid, Pink Periwinkle, Rose Periwinkle, and Catharanthus Roseus. It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native and endemic to Madagascar but grown elsewhere as an ornamental and medicinal plant.  It is a source of the drugs vincristine and vinblastine, used to treat cancer.  Mostly, the Periwinkle plant can be spotted on roadsides, in gardens, and on hillsides. Periwinkle is most often grown as groundcover and its different shades of colour and foliage make it attractive. More than 30 varieties of Periwinkles exist in different shades and colours across the world. Soil & Climate: Periwinkle can grow in any type of soil but it should be well-drained. It grows well in acidic soil and can survive in the partially shaded area. Ideal soil mixture: 70% Gardening Soil and 30% Compost. However, it can also grow in direct sunlight areas. This plant can grow up to

Introduction: Murraya koenigii tree is also known as curry leaf tree. The curry tree is a tropical tree in the Rutaceae family and is native to Asia. It grows to about 13 to 20 feet in height and is easy to grow as it requires low maintenance. The curry plant leaves are mainly used in Indian cuisine and are also used widely in medicinal treatments. Also, it has great importance in the south and West Indian region. Soils and Climate: Curry leaf plant grows in all types of soil but it should be well-drained soil. Good soil composition is a success of good growth of the plant. The ideal soil mixture: 60% gardening soil, 20% cow manure, and 20% River sand. It should be placed outdoor where it will receive a good amount of direct sunlight which will help to boost its healthy growth. Fertilizer: One can provide organic fertilizer once a month and liquid fertilizer once a week for good results. Avoid providing fertilizer in the winter season. It is suggested to provide fertilizer post-winter

Introduction: Neem Tree also known as an Azadirachta indica, fast-growing tree of the mahogany family. Neem is native to the Indian subcontinent. Neem Plant normally grows well in tropical regions. Neem Tree is valued as a medicinal plant and as a source of organic pesticides. In India, Neem is also known to be auspicious for the house. According to Vastu experts, planting a neem tree in the house garden brings peace and harmony to the residents and removes all the negativities and bitterness in relationships. Soil & Climate Requirement: Neem plant grows in all types of soil but it should be well-drained soil.  Good soil composition is a success of good growth of the plant. Soil mixture: 60% gardening soil, 20% cow manure, and 20% River sand. Neem Plant should be placed outdoor where it can receive good direct sunlight. The plant then will grow healthy. If the plant is young, avoid placing it in direct intense sunlight in summer. Fertilizer Requirement: One can provide organic fert

Introduction: Jade Plant is also known as “Crassula Ovata”, is a succulent plant that is native to African Continent. It is also known for bringing good luck and prosperity. This plant is easy to care for as it requires low maintenance, low light, and little water which is suitable for an indoor environment.  The Jade plant’s main attraction is the structure of its oval-shaped leaves, which gives a miniature look thus adding to one of the most attractive live home décor piece. Hence it got popularity among Indoor Houseplants. The jade plant's look is somewhat like a bonsai plant, which makes it an eye-catching wherever it is being placed. It also looks good when hanged in macramé planters. Due to their long lifespans, jade plants are being given as gifts that can last for a lifetime and from generation to generation. Soil & Climate: Jade plants grow best at room temperature of 65° to 75°F / 18° to 24°C, but prefer slightly cooler temperatures at night and in the winter to 55°F

Introduction: Tulsi or Holy Basil is also known as the ‘Queen of Herbs” and the ‘Elixir of Life”. Tulsi is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulsi; she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi, thus the god Vishnu consort. Many Hindus have Tulsi plants growing in front of or near their home, often in special pots or a special masonry structure Tulsi is a perennial in tropical and subtropical regions. Tulsi is mostly used as a medicinal herb for the treatment of numbers of diseases from headaches to cancer. Tulsi is known to purify the surrounding air. Types of Tulsi: Mostly there are 4 types of Tulsi Found in the Tropical region. Ram Tulsi : The leaves of this variety are light green in color and a little asymmetric. Krishna Tulsi : Also known as Shyam Tulsi, where Leaves and Stems are purple. This variety has more medicinal uses than Ram Tulsi. Van Tulsi : This variety of Tulsi usually grown in gardens, as it can get tall, bushy, a