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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    January 18, 2013
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    The plant I know as curry is Helichrysum italicum. There is another plant, Murraya koenigii, also known as curry. You can use a search engine to find images for both to determine which plant you have. Actually neither of these plants are what Indians know as "curry". Sometimes Murraya is used as part of curry powder. True curry is a mixture of many different herbs and spices that each person makes to his/her own taste. We grow Helicchrysum and sell it as "Curry plant", but put the disclaimer in information that it is not the same as curry powder. However, it can be used in cooking, but it is used more for the scent than the flavor. I use it primarily in roasting meat.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 7, 2014
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    Murraya koenigii is the Latin name for the Curry-leaf tree.

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    Nikki on
    May 26, 2014
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    Hose down the plants and then treat them with neem oil. It is both safe and effective against these pests. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Nikki on
    August 7, 2015
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    If the root broke, trim back the top of the plant some (no more than 1/3 of the plant). Keeping the humidity around the plant high will also help. Setting a bowl of water near it will help keep the humidity up.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 2, 2016
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    A Curry plant needs plenty of sunlight. 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. A south window location is ideal.
    Your plant should be watered sparingly. Allow the soil to dry before watering again.
    Make sure the soil is well draining and that the roots do not sit in water.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/curry/growing-curry-leaf.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 16, 2016
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    Curry plants can be a difficult plant to grow so your concerns are valid.
    Here is a link with care information and it should help you pinpoint the issues.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/curry/growing-curry-leaf.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    December 1, 2016
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    The curry leaf tree, or Murraya koenigii, should be grown in very well-drained soil in a sunny location. It also prefers acidic soil and may require fertilization with iron. These both can be provided with small quantities of iron sulfate.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/curry/growing-curry-leaf.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm

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