Plants will ship Mid-March 🙂
Curry Leaf Tree (Murraya koenigii) potted tree, organic
$21.00
Family: Rue (Rutaceae)
Outdoor culture Zones 10 to 12. Commonly grown as a potted plant on the summer patio, brought in for the winter. Protect from frost.
(Black Neem, Sweet Neem) Tropical to sub-tropical evergreen tree to 18 feet, native to Southern India. The pinnate leaves are handsome, as are the small, white, fragrant flowers that give way to clusters of black berries. The curry tree leaves (which should be confounded neither with the compound spice “curry” nor the curry plant (Helichrysum italicum), are used as spiritual offerings and lend their unique taste and aroma to Indian cuisine. Traditional use (Ayurveda): as a spicily aromatic culinary herb, stir-fried as a base for curries. Also as a medicinal herb: upset stomach, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis, anemia, diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol. Plant prefers tropical sun to part shade, fast-draining soils and regular watering. Best in tropical humidity but possible as an indoor plant or patio plant brought in for the winter. Plant prefers sun to part shade and rich, moist but well-drained soil. Keep them warm, give bright light at a minimum of 6 hours per day, good air circulation and water sparingly during winter.
Potted tree, Certified Organically Grown
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ANTONIO –
I bought a curry leaf tree and it has not grown since I bought it. And it’s stayed the same size as when I bought it.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Antonio, We suggest repotting the tree to a larger pot and setting in a sunny and warm position. Be sure to use a fast-draining mix and free up the roots at transplant–don’t leave them in a potbound lump… then it will grow bigger. Richo
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carl broman (verified owner) –
got my curry leaf shrubtree intact and Francis Favor (newly christened) is thriving over here in Evanston IL
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Jaclyn (verified owner) –
My curry leaf plant seems to like its current environment.
Got question on how to harvest and store:
Should I harvest the older and bigger leaves usually on the bottom first?
And if I prune the top of the plant, will it stop growing tall ?
And can I store the ‘air dried’ leaves for later use? or other methods you can recommend?
Thank you, Jaclyn
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Richo Cech –
Hi Jaclyn, thanks for contacting. Useful questions. You have it right–harvest the lower leaves and let the young leaves at the top grow to continue to produce the healthy plant growth. Top pruning will cause a stop in the growth until the plant eventually branches out from that point. It can take a year or more to recover, I don’t really recommend it. The best use is the fresh, lower leaves as a base for curries. I don’t know of any cooks who use the dried leaves, but I suppose it can work in a pinch. For medicinal applications, the fresh leaf tincture may be employed. cheers on this fine day! richo
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Jaclyn (verified owner) –
Received this healthy curry leaf tree that I planted about 4 months ago, in a east facing location with afternoon shade (Zone 10a).
Kinda slow growing but the scent of the leaf is so inviting…
I have an observation that: With the presence of a stoneware container next to it, it is exhibiting more healthy growth… Just want to share….
Very happy with the healthy plant I received. Well worth the wait. THANK YOU !!!
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Shweta –
Hi I applied for the waiting since last year. I still didn’t hear anything. Can you please let me know how can I buy Curry leaves Plant?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Shweta, Thanks for staying in touch and sorry we didn’t get through to you with the curry leaf tree information. Large numbers of these were enabled in January–that is the month to purchase curry leaf tree seedlings from us. People who ordered in January are just now receiving their trees. If you e-mail me at herbseed(at)budget.net I can probably get you a seedling from my personal stash. Richo
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Thiagarajan Giridharan –
How tall is the plant as-shipped?
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Mayche Cech –
Hi Thisgarajan, anywhere from 3 to 6 inches, depending on when you order and how the stock ships. Richo
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Jaclyn (verified owner) –
I have ordered the curry leaf plant and awaiting arrival In March.
Will you suggest a 100% full sun location or full sun with afternoon shade in zone 10a?
Should I let it grow in a pot first before planting in ground?
Also, does it attract pollinators?
Thanks in advance!!!!!
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Richo Cech –
Hi Jaclyn,
I think it makes sense to accustom the plant to full sun slowly–especially when its fresh out of the box. Yes, definitely, repot to a gallon and work it up to size before planting out. I think afternoon shade is fine–these grow more or less as an understory botanical and they like dappled sunlight. Oh, they do attract plenty of pollinators to their white flowers.
Richo
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Archana Prabhakaran –
Is this the Gamthi variety of curry leaves?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Archana, I’m actually not sure if this is “gamthi” or not. This is the standard type, fast-growing, with thick, aromatic leaves. A cursory look into varietals of this species gave pretty mixed info–I’m pretty sure what we have is not the “dwarf.” These are seed-grown, and often select varietals do not breed true from seed. The ones we sell have worked well for us and others. Richo
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Anita –
Hi Richo,
We had sudden temperature drop in September here in NY and my curry tree was left outside. I brought it in but since then most of the leaves fell off, and it’s looking kinda sad. I see some new grows coming out but very little. Do you think it will recover and bounce back?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Anita,
Thanks for staying in touch. When this happens to me I snip off any dead tissue in order to promote the regrowth. A sad curry leaf tree is sad indeed, I can relate. I do have a large planting of new ones I’m working up, and they look very nice, so you might want to buy one just to be sure. Shipment will be in the spring. Richo
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Andy Lininger –
Arrived healthy and is now four feet tall. I have curry leaf available in my kitchen all the time.
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c h a n a –
I had four of these plants growing from seed and beginning to self propagate, too !
So hearty, so fragrant, the blossoms, in early spring, filled my apartment with a wonderful scent, …. now I want to begin again.
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Richo Cech –
Hello Chana, Good, I’ve been working up a nice population from seeds and I expect that these will work well for people. Feel free to order, we ship the largest plant first.
Richo
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