Neem नीम

🌱 About the plant

The street tree of the plains; even a potted seedling supplies leaves for a pest spray.

Growing it

A pot 45 cm deep keeps a seedling usable for years.

What it is for

Leaf spray for aphids and mealybug; shade; bird habitat.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Weekly the first year, then rarely

Season

Jun–Aug

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

8–15 m in ground, 2 m in a pot

First harvest

Leaves from year two

A pot 45 cm deep keeps a seedling usable for years.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Leaf spray for aphids and mealybug; shade; bird habitat.

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