Care guide Herbs & Kitchen GardenOcimum tenuiflorum
Holy basil, Rama and Shyama varieties. Belongs in every Indian home.
Full sun Daily in summer
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Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Soothing gel for skin and hair, and almost impossible to kill.
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Every 2 to 3 weeks
- Season
- All year
- Medicinal
- Beginner friendly
Sizes and prices vary with stock. Ask on WhatsApp or see it in person at Sector 76.
Care guide
Keeping your Aloe Vera happy.
Written for Noida's climate. Questions after you take it home? Send us a photo on WhatsApp.
Care notes for every plantSunlight
Full sun or bright light. 4 to 6 hours of sun keeps the leaves firm and plump.
Through the seasons
Handles 45°C heat. Keep it out of monsoon downpours and away from cold, wet soil in winter, which cause rot.
Comfortable at 8–45°C
Care steps
- Use sandy, quick-draining soil in a terracotta pot.
- Harvest the outer leaves first, cutting close to the base.
- Separate the pups (baby plants) and pot them up.
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