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**Title:** How to Grow a Dense and Green Tulsi (Basil) Plant
**Key Takeaways:**
1. **Plant Selection**: Choose a healthy Tulsi plant without black spots or fungal infections.
2. **Soil Mixture**: Use a mix of 70% soil, 20% fertilizer, and 10% peat.
3. **Pot Size**: Select a pot (10-15 inches) with drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
4. **Planting**:
* Plant the Tulsi plant slightly above the soil level.
* Avoid damaging the root valve.
5. **Growth Promotion**:
* Remove upper branches to encourage bushy growth.
* Prune thin branches to promote faster growth.
6. **Care**:
* Water thoroughly, then only when the soil is dry.
* Provide sunlight.
* Fertilize every 20 days (cow dung is recommended).
7. **Special Fertilizer**: Create a "red water" fertilizer by soaking dried cow dung in water for 24 hours. Apply every 5th day (or every 3rd day for new plants).
8. **Pruning Timing**: Prune panicles in the morning or daytime, avoiding evenings to prevent negative consequences.
9. **Results**: With proper care, the Tulsi plant can triple in size within 30 days.
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**Tulsi Plant Care Facts**
1. In Vaastu, the Tulsi plant is typically kept in the north-east corner.
2. Select a Tulsi plant with no black color, clean leaves, and no signs of fungus.
3. Choose a plant with a slightly larger size, indicating overall health.
4. Use a pot size of 10-15 inches, as Tulsi doesn't grow well in small pots.
5. Make 2-3 holes in the pot for water drainage, and cover them with stones.
6. The Tulsi plant prefers less water, so ensure proper drainage.
7. Plant the Tulsi at a moderate depth, not too deep, to allow for root spread.
8. Avoid breaking the root valve when cutting the polybag.
9. Tulsi plants don't like frequent relocation; minimize movement.
10. Press the soil gently after filling to prevent plant movement.
**Watering and Fertilization Facts**
11. Water the Tulsi plant thoroughly for the first time, soaking the entire soil.
12. Use a mixture of vermicompost (70%), fertilizer (20%), and peat (10%) for optimal growth.
13. Apply cow dung fertilizer every 20 days for sustained growth.
14. Water the plant when the soil has dried, ideally in the morning or daytime.
**Pruning and Growth Facts**
15. Remove upper branches and stems to promote denser growth.
16. Prune the plant to encourage new, thicker growth.
17. Within 30 days, the Tulsi plant can triple in size with proper care.
18. Remove panicles (flowers) to redirect energy towards leaf growth.
**Red Water Fertilizer Facts**
19. The red water fertilizer is made by soaking dried cow dung in water for 24 hours.
20. This fertilizer provides essential micronutrients for the Tulsi plant's growth.
21. Apply the red water fertilizer every 5th day, or every 3rd day for new plants.
**Miscellaneous Facts**
22. The best time to prune or maintain the Tulsi plant is in the morning or daytime, not in the evening.