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Indian Catmint (Anisomeles indica)

Anisomeles indica, commonly known as Indian Catmint, is an aromatic herb valued for its medicinal properties and attractive foliage, suitable for gardens.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Avoid intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more frequently in hot weather.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Medicinal, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to elliptic

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Ajuga disticha (L.) Roxb.
Ajuga mollissima Wall. ex Steud.
Anisomeles albiflora (Hassk.) Miq.
Anisomeles cuneata J.Jacq. ex Fenzl
Anisomeles disticha (L.) B.Heyne ex Roth
Anisomeles tonkinensis Gand.
Ballota disticha L.
Ballota mauritiana Pers.
Epimeredi indicus (L.) Rothm.
Epimeredi secundus Rothm.
Lophanthus argyi H.Lév.
Marrubium indicum (L.) Burm.f.
Monarda zeylanica Burm.f.
Nepeta amboinica L.f.
Nepeta disticha (L.) Blume
Nepeta indica L.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusAnisomeles
  • speciesAnisomeles indica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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