Water
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Also known as Curry Leaf · Curry Leaf Plant · Curry Leaf Tree
Murraya koenigii, commonly known as curry leaf tree, is a tropical shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka, prized for its aromatic leaves used in cooking.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
80% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun
Water when top inch of soil is dry
60% intensity
Reduce in winter
Well-draining, fertile soil. A mix of loam and compost is ideal.
50% intensity
Warm growing conditions
70% intensity
Avoid frost
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
50% intensity
Feed during growing season
50% intensity
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Prune to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged branches. Regular harvesting also acts as pruning.
Easily propagated from seeds sown fresh, or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, only when root-bound.
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Where Curryleaftree (Murraya koenigii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Murraya |
| Species | Murraya koenigii |
Similar in genus Murraya
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