Sunlight for तुळस?

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.

Water for तुळस?

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.

Soil for तुळस?

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.

Temperature for तुळस?

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

What is तुळस 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.

आजची वनस्पती

Ocimum tenuiflorum

तुळसHerb

तुळस ही पवित्र सुगंधी बहुवार्षिक वनस्पती असून भारतीय संस्कृतीत तिला देवीस्वरूप मानले जाते; आयुर्वेदात तिचा वापर श्वसन व प्रतिकारशक्तीसाठी होतो.

FamilyLamiaceae

GenusOcimum

NativeIndian Subcontinent

LifespanPerennial; typically 2–3 productive years before woody senescence

How Often to Water?

Water your Tulsi based on the season, climate and pot size.

Adjust watering by season and soil moisture.Learn more

How Much Water?

Watering amount varies by growth stage and season.

Watering Indicator

Check soil moisture before watering.

Watering Methods & Tips

Methods and reminders from this plant's watering guide.

Tips

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