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Rama Tulsi

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Original price ₹239
Original price ₹239 - Original price ₹359
Original price ₹239
Current price ₹199
₹199 - ₹299
Current price ₹199

(MRP Inclusive of all taxes)

Container: Grow bag
Size: 6 inch

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Why it’s special?

  • Sacred medicinal holy basil
  • Clove-scented large leaves
  • Used in teas and Ayurveda
  • Attracts bees
  • Easy kitchen-garden herb
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🌎 Country of origin: India

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Rama Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum), also called clove basil or van tulsi, is a tall, bushy aromatic herb with large, soft green leaves that release a warm clove-like fragrance. Revered in Indian households and Ayurveda, it is grown for worship, herbal teas and traditional remedies for coughs, colds and immunity. The plant produces slender spikes of tiny pale flowers loved by bees. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in sun and warm conditions across India, making an excellent addition to kitchen gardens, balconies and pooja spaces. Its leaves are used fresh or dried for their flavour and medicinal benefits.

Specifications

Family Lamiaceae
Native region Tropical Africa and Asia (incl. India)
Mature height 1-2 m
Mature spread 0.5-1 m
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Evergreen, large aromatic green
Flower colour Pale greenish-white
Flower season Warm months
Climate zone Tropical to subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun, at least 5-6 hours daily.
Watering Moderate; water when topsoil dries.
Soil / mix Well-drained fertile loam with compost.
Temperature Thrives 20-38C; protect from frost.
Humidity Moderate humidity.
Fertilizer Light feeding with organic compost.
Pruning Pinch tips and remove flower spikes for bushier leaves.
Repotting Repot annually or refresh topsoil.
Propagation Seeds or stem cuttings.
Pests & problems Watch aphids, whiteflies and mealybugs.
Toxicity / safety Non-toxic; edible medicinal herb.
Difficulty Very easy.

Uses

Grown for worship, herbal teas and Ayurvedic remedies for coughs, colds and immunity; the clove-scented leaves are used fresh or dried. Ideal for kitchen gardens and pooja spaces.

Growing tips

Grow in full sun in a well-drained pot or bed and pinch off flower spikes to keep the plant leafy and aromatic. In India it grows year-round; protect it from frost in northern winters.

Rama Tulsi Care

Rama Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum) thrives in a bright spot with 5-6 hours of direct sun and does best in well-draining soil kept lightly moist, not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and pinch off flower spikes regularly to keep the plant bushy and the leaves fragrant. Feed with a mild organic fertiliser once a month during the growing season, and protect it from cold, drying winds. Choose a pot or grow bag with good drainage holes so the roots never sit in water.

Rama Tulsi Benefits & Uses

Rama Tulsi is one of the most widely grown sacred basils in India, valued for its clove-scented leaves and its place in daily worship and traditional wellness routines. The leaves are commonly steeped into herbal teas and kadha, added to home remedies, and used fresh for their aromatic, slightly minty flavour. Kept near a doorway or balcony, its foliage releases a clean fragrance and naturally draws pollinators to the garden.

Where to place Rama Tulsi

Give Rama Tulsi a sunny balcony, windowsill, terrace or courtyard spot where it gets several hours of morning light. It grows happily in a pot indoors near a bright window or outdoors in a grow bag on the ground, making it flexible for both flats and homes with gardens. Many households place it in a raised planter or tulsi vrindavan at the entrance for easy daily access and care.

Why buy Rama Tulsi online in India

Buying Rama Tulsi online from GardenGo means the plant is sourced locally and delivered fast — often within about two hours in serviced areas — so it reaches you alive and healthy rather than stressed from days in transit. You can pick the size that suits your space on this page, from compact pots to larger grow bags. And because GardenGo stocks pots, soil, fertiliser and tools too, you can order everything your tulsi needs in one go.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Rama Tulsi?
Water moderately, when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as tulsi dislikes soggy, waterlogged roots.
How much sunlight does it need?
It needs full sun, at least 5-6 hours daily, to grow bushy and aromatic.
Is Rama Tulsi safe for pets?
Yes, tulsi is non-toxic and a well-known edible medicinal herb, though pets should not eat very large amounts.
When and how do I repot it?
Repot annually into fresh, well-drained, compost-rich soil, or refresh the topsoil to keep it vigorous.
How is it propagated?
Propagate from seeds sown in warm soil or from stem cuttings, both of which root easily.
Should I let it flower?
For more leaves and a longer-lived plant, pinch off the flower spikes regularly; allow some to flower if you want seeds or bees.
How do I use the leaves?
Use the clove-scented leaves fresh or dried in herbal teas, kadha and traditional remedies for coughs and colds.
Can it be grown indoors?
It grows best outdoors in full sun, but it can be kept on a bright, sunny windowsill or balcony.
Is the plant toxic?
No, it is a non-toxic, edible herb valued in Ayurveda and Indian households.
What fertilizer should I use?
Feed lightly with organic compost or vermicompost; avoid heavy chemical fertilizers, which can reduce the aroma.
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