True Cinnamon, Bay Leaf, Tamala Patram - Plant

Bay leaf is propagated by seed and cuttings.Take terminal cuttings of 12-15 cm long having 3-4 nodes and these cuttings are planted in mist chamber. The cuttings will start rooting after 6-7 week after planting.

Bay leaf plant is an evergreen shrub and height up to 10 to 15 meter. The shape of leaf is elliptical and tapering to a point at the base and tip of the leaves. The aroma of the crushed leaves is delicate & fragrant and taste is aromatic and bitter.

The main reasons of bay leaf plant dying are as follows
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3. Lack of nutrient.
4. Disease and pest infestation.

Bay leaf is spice crop and plant is an evergreen shrub attaining a height up to 10 to 15 meter.

To get more number of leaves harvest during June-July month.

Bay leaf tree is moderately fast growing it grows up to 8-10 meter in 5 years.

Yes, bay leaf trees need more than 6 hours of direct bright light.

To plant Bay leaf plant in pot consider the following points
1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field.

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June-July is best time to plant Bay leaf tree.

Yes, Bay leaf tree is evergreen.

No, Bay leaf tree get affected by frost and chilling temperature. The optimum temperature range is 25-30 degree Celsius.

You can plant a Bay leaf plant preferably outdoors at a spot receiving below growing conditions for the plant -
1. Direct bright sunlight for more than 6 hours a day preferably in morning.
2. Soil should be nutrient rich and well drained.
3. Apply Water when soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.

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No, There is no any evidence found regarding invasive roots.

To plant Bay leaf tree consider the following points
1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water. General caring tips- Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (July-August).

Yes,Bay leaf trees have Shiny black berry like.