The strongly sweet-scented leave-taking and blossom of the curry leaf flora ( Murraya koenigii ) cover the bush , providing a biting spice for Asian , Indian and Thai culinary art . Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture flora hardiness zones 10 through 12 , curry leaf plants are by and large grown as potted plant life in all but a few icing - innocent location in North America , such as the southern tip of Florida .
Step 1
When grown outdoors , the curry leafage plantprefers full or part Lord’s Day , in a well - run out , shelter , frost - complimentary garden . Indoors , the plant call for a enceinte pot and a brilliantly illume location to boom . Because the curry folio plant grows into a small bush or Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , a large sun room or greenhouse best accommodates the mature flora . Keep the plant out of drafts because of primal warming or line conditioning . It can not abide any frost , so if a rarified frost threatens , protect an outdoor bush by embrace it with blankets or charge card sheeting propped up by stakes or bamboo pole .
Water and Fertilizer
The curry leaf works prefers a moist , well - drain stain . H2O when the soil is ironical to a profoundness of 1 inch , and then add water until it drain from the bottom of the pot . If the plant is farm outside , water hebdomadally with 10 gallon for every 1 in of the largest stem ’s diameter . Fertilize indoor plants every two weeks with an all - purpose melted plant food , such as a 24 - 8 - 16 formulation , at a rate of 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water . Add the resolution to the flowerpot until it drains out the bottom . Outdoor industrial plant may be fertilize every seven to 14 days with the same liquid fertilizer , at a rate of 1 tablespoonful of fertiliser to 1 gal of body of water . One gallon of the solution fertilizes 10 solid feet . In winter , stop fertilizing and reduce water to every other week until raw ontogenesis appears in leap .
Step 2
Trimming It Back
The curry leaf works raise up to 15 foot tall and 12 feet all-embracing under idealistic conditions . When develop in a big container or as a houseplant , prune it to concentrate the size of the industrial plant . When the plant life is new , squeeze back Modern growth to encourage bushy new growth . As the works matures , prune in early saltation to mold the plant and remove drained , crossing or too - crowded branches . Disinfect the anvil pruner between track with a mixture of equal theatrical role fray alcoholic drink and water .
Pest Control
While the curry leaf plant life generally has few blighter , mealybugs may become a trouble . The greyish - livid pests bunch on the plant life in group and produce pasty honeydew melon , which further the development of powdery mildew . A blast of water knocks the insects off the stems and leave . If your plant has a dangerous infestation , habituate a horticultural fossil oil , such as neem oil , to kill the insects . Put on boxing glove and safety glasses before mixing 1 to 2 tablespoons of neem oil with 2 quarts of body of water . Spray the plant exhaustively , soaking the leaves , top and bottom , and stems . reiterate every seven to 14 days until the mealybugs are gone .
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