Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera
Medicinal Plants Difficulty: Moderate
📖 About this plant
Ashwagandha is a revered adaptogenic herb in Ayurvedic medicine, known for reducing stress and boosting vitality. Its fleshy roots contain withanolides that support the nervous system and improve sleep quality.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun (6-8 hrs)
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Water
Every 1-2 weeks
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Humidity
Low to moderate (30-50%)
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Temperature
20-35°C
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Soil
Sandy, well-draining loam with slight alkalinity; pH 7.5-8.0
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Fertilizer
Balanced organic compost at planting; side-dress with aged manure mid-season
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- India, North Africa, Middle East
- 📏 Max height
- 30-75 cm
- 📐 Spread
- 30-60 cm
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Late Summer - Fall
- 🎨 Bloom color
- Green, Yellow
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- Perennial
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic generally, but large doses may cause GI upset; avoid during pregnancy
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seed sowing in early spring; root division of established plants
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic generally, but large doses may cause GI upset; avoid during pregnancy
Common issues
- Root rot from overwatering, Spider mites, Whitefly, Fusarium wilt
💡 Care tips
- Powerful adaptogen used in Ayurvedic medicine for stress relief,Drought-tolerant once established in sandy well-drained soil,HARVEST roots after 150-180 days when leaves begin to yellow,Requires warm temperatures and does not tolerate frost
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