Resurrection Fern संजीवनी

🌱 About the plant

The sanjeevani of the rocks — curls up bone dry, then greens again in an hour of rain.

Growing it

Grow it on a stone in a shaded tray; it needs a dry season.

What it is for

Traditional preparations; the best demonstration plant for a school.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Bright shade

Water

Wet in the monsoon, dry after

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Balcony, Garden / ground

Mature size

5–15 cm

First harvest

Green in one shower

Grow it on a stone in a shaded tray; it needs a dry season.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Traditional preparations; the best demonstration plant for a school.

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