कुमुदिनी कुमुदिनी

🌱 About the plant

A cement tub of still water becomes a dragonfly habitat in one season.

Growing it

Two small fish or a weekly water change stops mosquitoes.

What it is for

Brings dragonflies, which eat mosquitoes.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Five hours of sun

पानी

Grown in standing water

मौसम

Mar–Jun

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

Floating; tub 40 cm deep

First harvest

Flowers month three

Two small fish or a weekly water change stops mosquitoes.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Brings dragonflies, which eat mosquitoes.

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