Sunlight for आसकंद?

Full sun. Requires open, unshaded positions for adequate root biomass and withanolide accumulation. Tolerates intense subtropical insolation without scorch due to reflective stellate tomentum.

Water for आसकंद?

Low. Drought-adapted; prefers infrequent deep watering with full drying between cycles. Waterlogging rapidly causes root rot and must be avoided in cultivation beds.

Soil for आसकंद?

Sandy loam, well-drained. Performs best on light, well-drained sandy-loam to gravelly soils with pH 7.5–8.0. Heavy clay or poorly drained substrates suppress taproot development.

Temperature for आसकंद?

20–35 °C. Thrives in warm, dry conditions and tolerates brief frosts at the woody base. Sustained cold or high humidity reduces vigour and increases foliar disease.

What is आसकंद used for medicinally?

Root decoctions and powders used in Ayurveda as a rasayana (rejuvenative) and adaptogen; Unani and Siddha formulations for debility, stress, and reproductive tonics; Modern phytopharmaceutical extracts standardised to withanolide content

What does the scientific name Withania somnifera mean?

Withania: Named in honour of the 19th-century English palaeobotanist Henry T. M. Witham. somnifera: Means ‘sleep-bearing’, referencing the traditional sedative and restorative use of the root.

आजची वनस्पती

Withania somnifera

आसकंदShrub

अश्वगंधा ही कोरड्या प्रदेशात वाढणारी बहुवार्षिक झुडूपवर्गीय वनस्पती आहे; तिच्या जाड मुळांचा वापर आयुर्वेदात शक्तिवर्धक औषध म्हणून प्राचीन काळापासून केला जातो.

FamilySolanaceae

GenusWithania

NativeIndian Subcontinent

LifespanPerennial; typically 3–5 productive years in cultivation; longer in undisturbed wild populations

How Often to Water?

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How Much Water?

Watering amount varies by growth stage and season.

Watering Indicator

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Watering by Pot Type

Pot-specific adjustments from this plant's watering guide.

TerracottaDries quickly; water more often

PlasticRetains moisture longer; avoid trapped excess water

CeramicModerate retention; check moisture before watering

Hanging BasketDries fastest; check daily in hot weather

GroundDeep roots usually need less frequent watering