Mehndi, Mehandi Plant

Description

The most vibrant plant capable of coloring skin, fingernails, and dying hair and fabrics including silk, leather, and wool is popularly known as the Henna or Mehandi Plant. According to the botanical nomenclature it is written as Lawsonia inermis and it belongs to the family Lythraceae.

The plant is named after a Scottish physician Issac Lawson. Due to its use in every Indian household people often consider it wise to grow henna indoors. So, one can also find Mehndi Plants online at affordable ranges and of good quality!

Mehandi Plant Specifications:

Plant Details:

Mehandi Plant Care Information:

Plant Care Instructions:

Outdoor Planting:

• Although the Mehandi Plant can grow well in the indoor environment, but it is advised that the plant should be grown outside
• To reduce the toxic contents of fertilizers, it should be mixed with water whenever applied

Mehandi Plant Watering Tip:

• To keep the plant intact, watering should be done when the plant container or soil has dried

Seasonal Watering Requirement:

• Watering frequency should also be changed with changing seasons.
• Try to water the Mehandi plant more often during summers and reduce the same during rainy and winter season

Plant Trimming:

• To let the plant grow properly and more plant leaves can be witnessed, it is often advised that frequent trimming of the plant should be done
• Ensure bright sunlight and proper humidity is provided to the plant to avoid slowing down its germination

Plant Benefits:

• The plant is regarded to be a good anti-aging agent and its frequent use can slow down the development of wrinkles and pores on your skin
• Since it has a beautiful smell it is also used as a natural fragrance substance in the making of perfumes and body washes
• It is also used as a detoxification agent to remove toxins like xenobiotics from our body
• It is also a potential herb that can be used to heal wounds and relieve problems of frequent headaches

Since Mehandi plant phytochemicals ingredients are quite essential for human body growth and development therefore it should be grown in indoor households and in nurseries. If you wish to establish a home garden quickly then have a look at the Mehndi plant online collection.