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5 easy tips to maintain a tulsi plant at home
Tulsi is an excellent houseplant as it can thrive indoors and has several herbal properties. Here are some tips to take care of a tulsi plant at home.
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Potting
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You can pot the tulsi plant in well-drained, aerated and porous soil mixed with cocopeat to boost the soil's fertility. You can opt for a medium sized pot.
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Watering
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Watering tulsi plant regularly is essential to keep them green and healthy. Avoid overwatering them, as it can lead to waterlogging in the soil.
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Temperature and humidity
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Tulsi is an ideal houseplant as it can thrive in warm temperatures and medium to high humidity levels.
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Sunlight
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This plant can grow well both indoors and outdoors. You can keep them in your balcony or near a window to provide them adequate sunlight.
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Pruning
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Make sure to prune them every week to get rid of dead and dry leaves and flowers.
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