How best to look after a Tulsi plant?

Question

In winter days (mild winter) my tulsi plant just dies even though I keep it indoors. What is the best fertilizer and how often to water it? Someone said I was over watering it but dont believe I do that.

Answer 1

the best season for growing Tulasi plants. From 15th April to 15th June is the best season for growing this plant. Now I understand that the seedlings are coming out ~ so the whole spot if possible may be covered by some net because the seedling stage creepers are sometimes eaten up by the sparrows. All the devotees should pour water at least once in the morning before taking prasadam. The watering should not be very much large in quantity, but it should be poured just to keep the ground soft and moist. Sunlight also should be allowed. When the creepers are grown at last 7 inches high, then you can take them out from the planting soil and transplant them in a row in a different place . Then go on watering and they will grow like anything. I think this plant cannot grow in cold countries, but if the planets are dispatched from your place and if the devotees take care of the plant with a little care in a flower pot, then it may grow."


The most important and fundamental principle of Tulasi care is regular and perpetual care.
Tulasi grown indoors after 8 or 10 months do not fair as well as those given real sunlight.
If indoor lighting is unavoidable (actually some arrangement can always be made), then fluorescent tubes and fixtures (each holding at least 2 bulbs) can be suspended over and around Her.
The lights must be special indoor full spectrum plant tubes, not your ordinary white fluorescent tube. The plant lights are effective only within a 6" radius, after which they drop to a potency of 0. Because of this, Tulasi s grown indoors become "leggy,

Water-- Proper watering has to be adjusted according to weather, climate, size, soil and the particular nature of the individual Tulasi. (There is no mechanical arrangement as She is a person). She would rather be just a little bit dry than too wet, but don' t let Her soil become hard with a crust and have Her become limp. It is best to water in the morning-- around 8 or 9 o' clock-- as She uses the water for photosynthesis all day long. Her leaves should also be picked at this time as will be especially explained later.

Soil Combinations-- The best soil is homemade, that is to say not some combination purchased in a store but mixed from local ingredients. A symptom of good soil is dark color, another is rich smell. (I am the original fragrance of the earth). It should hold its shape somewhat if pressed into a clod in the fist. Earth worms are another good sign. Obtain some cow manure and allow it to set for 2 weeks, the reason being that it is very strong when fresh. The nitrogen content is so strong that it would burn the tender roots, so best to let it age. Spread it out and water thoroughly. Every few days turn it over so that the manure underneath the pile is exposed to the sun. Better to buy already composted cow manure than to chance a bad root burn-- unless one is experienced at composting, etc. Earth worms can be purchased also. (Krishna is like the sun, pure and antiseptic.) Earth worms are for gardens; when put in pots they may damage roots. For your basic humus or plain old soil, find a garden that is producing profuse flowers and ask to borrow a quantity of soil. A little sand (never salty sand; salt kills plants, practically of any kind; wash the sand if beach sand/ thoroughly before using') should be added and also a small quantity of vermiculite, or perlite.

Feeding-- There is really no need for artificial feedings, in fact some foods (certain mixtures of 20-20-20) will actually build up toxin in Her soil and cause great damage. Stick with a little cow manure every 3 or 4 weeks, and once a month feeding of iron. This combined with the perpetual replanting in fresh soil are enough to keep Her in fine health. Try a powdered iron solution; ours is 1 tsp.--2 gallons water; 1/4 cup--1 every 2 weeks. Stay away from chemical fertilizers. They do build up toxins in the soil, and make it sterile of certain elements eventually . Use cow manure, and a good brand of organic compost is essential ~ . The compost should be cultivated into the soil every few weeks, along with a little manure. Watch out for bone material in the compost though (some brands have ground-up animal bones).

Seeds-- Tulasi has at least two flowering periods. Because of the variance factors of climate, age, and other conditions it is impossible to predict the times, but I can relate the symptoms and results. Some will produce seed pods, shaped like a small temple and containing four little seeds and the other season produces smaller pods or fruits that also look like a temple but contain no seeds. As will be explained later, it is not advisable to let Her go to seed unless She is several years old, and in best of health. Even then, let only a few of the manjaris go to seed. If you contact me, I will be more than happy to supply you with seeds, both Krishna and Rama Tulasis.

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How best to look after a Tulsi plant?
In winter days (mild winter) my tulsi plant just dies even though I keep it indoors. What is the best fertilizer and how often to water it? Someone said I was over watering it but dont believe I do that.

Answer 4

About water, keep the soil moist, but not soggy. A bit drier is better than too wet. Don't let it set seeds. I always pinch off the flowers.
Too much sun or heat, and too little light can cause problems too. I would call Tulsi Holy Basil. We have tried several varieties of basil indoors. They are good for a few months and then seem to weaken and die. I hope the suggestions help.

When I start basil from seed, it does fine, until it goes outside. It thrives outside,but if I try to bring some back inside in pots, that's where the problem begins. Maybe growing some inside for its whole life is better.

Answer 5

I have got a Tulsi and kept at my office. I am little disappointed because i kept that inside the office near to office s temple and the leafs are getting dry day by day. Would really thankful if someone can advise me.

Thanks,
Sanjay Nayak

Answer 6

susun answer is good. also if you water too much the leaves will not be big if it gets tooooo cold and no sun a special plant light is needed (it might be exspensive) try to pick the manjaris(flowers) and she should be good
tulsi maharani ki jai !!!!!

Answer 7

How to take care of it during winter (NJ-US). You know how cold it gets during winter.

I am moving this inside, but should I put a light to get enough energy to generate photosynthesis? Is CFL light enough or should I use the normal heat generated light (old fashioned bulbs)?

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Also a word to check, that females should stay from the plant, during the ms cycle.

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