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Plant height: 9 - 15 inches (22 - 39 cm)

Plant spread: 3 - 5 inches (7 - 13 cm)

Tulsi is a branched, fragrant and erect herb having hair all over. It attains a height of about 75 to 90 cm when mature. Its leaves are nearly round and up to 5 cm long with the margin being entire or toothed.

Sow seeds in early spring. Grows best in full sun in moderately rich and well-drained soil kept well watered.

Reddish leaves are present so-called Krishna Tulsi. Tulsi flowers are small having purple to reddish color, present in small compact clusters on cylindrical spikes. Stalkless heart-shaped bracts are there at the base of each flower cluster.

Common name(s): Holy basil, Krishna Tulsi

Flower colours: Magenta

Bloom time: June to frost

Max reachable height: 1.50 to 2 feet

Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Plant care may require a bit of effort, but the results are well worth the work. Not all plants are fragrant, but the most common and hardy do produce a sweet, carrying fragrance.

Common is a vine and has larger glossy green leaves than Royal. Both can survive in temperate climates if they are planted in a sheltered area.

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil

Water: Medium

Temperature: 70-80 degrees F

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Tulsi is one of the excellent air-purifying indoor plants. It gives out oxygen for four hours a day along with the formation of nascent oxygen which absorbs harmful gases like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide from the environment. This plant is also used as a mosquito repellent. this plants has healing properties in aurvedas