Tulsi Plant

The Tulsi plant (also called Holy Basil) is a sacred and medicinal herb widely grown in India.

• Scientific name: Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known as Ocimum sanctum)
• Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
• Common types:
  • Rama Tulsi – Green leaves
  • Krishna Tulsi – Purple-green leaves
  • Vana Tulsi – Wild variety

Basic care:

• 🌞 Needs 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.
• 💧 Water when the topsoil feels dry; avoid waterlogging.
• 🌱 Grows best in well-drained soil.
• ✂️ Pinch off flower spikes to encourage bushier growth.

Tulsi is traditionally valued for its aromatic leaves and is commonly used in herbal teas, home remedies, and religious worship.