Re: Okay guys, some particulars about growing henna. . .

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Posted by Adam on January 08, 2000 at 07:03:25:

In Reply to: Okay guys, some particulars about growing henna. . . posted by P.J. on January 08, 2000 at 01:18:59:

I bought two henna plants from companion plants a few weeks ago. I've
looked long and hard on the internet for information on growing and
harvesting them. But have found no information outside this forum and
it's archives. So here's what I've learned so far.

A few days after I got mine they dropped a few leaves, so it sounds
like it's just something associated with travel shock. Then one of our
cats ate off the top foliage from one of them. And the other one
currently has something of an infestation of small white flies. But
they really seem to be hardy things, and are growing quite well.

I've read they like a room temperature above 70 degrees fahrenheit,
and direct sunlight. As to soil, because they are desert plants, like
it fairly dry. I would say water them nicely every few days (4-6?).
When they start looking like they need it..

As to harvesting, I've found even less information. One website talked
about the henna plant can get to 6 meters or something, but harvesting
is done at about 2 1/2 meters three times per year.. But I'm not sure
exactly what they meant by that.

If anyone would like to add to and/or correct any of that it would be
appreciated. I'm looking for all the info I can find.

Well, hope I've helped a little. And good luck!

- Adam

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