Krishna Tulsi कृष्ण तुलसी

🌱 About the plant

The dark-leaved tulsi, sharper in scent and a little slower to grow than the green.

Growing it

Grows true from seed saved off your own plant.

What it is for

Tea and puja; the colour reads well against a cream wall.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Five hours of sun

Water

Every second day

Season

Feb–Mar, Jun–Aug

Grows in

Balcony, Windowsill

Mature size

40–80 cm

First harvest

Leaves from week seven

Grows true from seed saved off your own plant.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Tea and puja; the colour reads well against a cream wall.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India