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Henna

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Why it’s special?

Source of natural mehndi dye
Extremely drought and heat tolerant
Fragrant cream-pink flowers
Excellent low-water hedge
Hardy and pest-resistant

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🌎 Country of origin: India

Henna (Lawsonia inermis), known as Mehndi, is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub famed for the natural reddish-orange dye obtained from its leaves, used for body art and hair colouring. It bears small, fragrant cream-to-pink flowers and dense, glossy green foliage on spiny branches. Highly adaptable, it thrives in hot, dry regions and poor soils, making it perfect for low-maintenance hedges, screens and boundary plantings across India. Beyond its cultural and cosmetic value, the sweetly scented blooms attract pollinators. Tough, long-lived and easy to grow, henna is both an ornamental and an economically valuable crop shrub.

Specifications

Family	Lythraceae
Native region	North Africa, West and South Asia
Mature height	2-6 m
Mature spread	1.5-3 m
Growth rate	Moderate
Foliage	Evergreen to semi-deciduous, small glossy green leaves
Flower colour	Cream, white to pink
Flower season	Summer to monsoon
Climate zone	Tropical and subtropical, arid to semi-arid

Care guide

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Low; drought-tolerant once established
Soil / mix	Well-drained sandy to loamy soil, tolerates poor soil
Temperature	25-45°C; loves heat, protect young plants from frost
Humidity	Low to moderate
Fertilizer	Light feeding; compost once or twice a year
Pruning	Trim to shape as a hedge; harvest leaves regularly
Repotting	Repot containers every 2-3 years
Propagation	Seeds and semi-hardwood cuttings
Pests & problems	Generally pest-resistant; occasional aphids
Toxicity / safety	Leaves safe for skin dye; non-edible
Difficulty	Very easy

Uses

Grown commercially for henna dye used in mehndi body art and hair colouring. Also valued as a tough, fragrant hedge and screen plant in dry regions.

Growing tips

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil; henna thrives in India's hot, arid plains with minimal water and rewards regular trimming with dense, dye-rich foliage.

Henna Plant Care

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is a hardy, sun-loving shrub that thrives in warm Indian conditions with 5-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Water moderately once the top inch of soil dries out, and avoid waterlogging as the roots dislike sitting in wet soil. Feed with a balanced organic fertiliser during the growing season and prune lightly to keep the shrub bushy and encourage fresh leaf growth.

Henna Benefits & Uses

Henna leaves are prized for the natural reddish-orange dye used on hands, hair and nails, making it a favourite for festivals and everyday grooming. Beyond dye, the plant is valued in traditional care for its cooling and conditioning properties. Grown at home, a single healthy shrub supplies fresh leaves you can harvest, dry and powder yourself for a chemical-free colour.

Where to place Henna

Henna performs best in a bright, open spot — a sunny balcony, terrace or a well-lit patch in the garden. It tolerates heat and drought once established, so it suits most Indian climates and needs little fuss. Choose the larger bag size if you want a more mature, faster-filling shrub, or the smaller one for a young plant to grow on.

Why buy Henna online in India

Buying Henna online from GardenGo means it is sourced locally and delivered quickly, often within about two hours in serviced areas, so it arrives alive and settled rather than stressed from days in transit. You can pick your preferred bag size on this page and add pots, soil and tools to the same order. Every plant is checked for health before it leaves, so you start with a strong, ready-to-grow shrub.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Henna?

Water young plants regularly to establish, then very sparingly. Mature henna is drought-tolerant and needs little watering.

How much sunlight does Henna need?

It needs full, direct sun all day; it thrives in heat and produces the best leaves for dye in strong sunlight.

Is Henna safe for pets?

The plant is not meant to be eaten by pets. While the leaf dye is safe on skin, discourage pets from chewing it.

Does it need repotting?

It is best in the ground; container plants can be repotted every 2-3 years into well-drained soil and a larger pot.

How do I propagate Henna?

Propagate from seeds or semi-hardwood stem cuttings during the warm season; cuttings root reliably in well-drained mix.

Why are the leaves dropping?

Henna may shed leaves in cold or very dry winters; this is natural and new growth returns with warmth and moisture.

When does Henna flower?

It bears fragrant cream-to-pink flowers mainly through summer and the monsoon months in Indian conditions.

Can Henna be grown in pots?

Yes, it grows well in large pots in full sun, though ground planting gives bigger, bushier, more productive plants.

Is Henna toxic?

The leaves are safe for use as skin and hair dye and are not eaten; the plant is not considered dangerously toxic.

What fertilizer should Henna need?

It needs little feeding; add compost or manure once or twice a year to keep foliage dense and dye-rich.

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