Henna Plant – Lawsonia Inermis-Mehandi Plant – Outdoor Plant Plantsworld.ae

Ornamental features of Mehandi plant.

• Henna Plant (Lawsonia Inermis) Aka Mehandi plant is a middle-sized shrub or small tree that contains many branches. These multi-branched spines tipped branchlets contain glabrous elliptical leaves that generally grow opposite each other on the stem. This plant possesses small fragrant flowers, of white or pink color. And these flowers are of four sepals and petals which are ovate shaped with red stamens. These usually emerge in pairs on the rim of the calyx tube. Mehandi plant (or Henna Plant) seems relevant as a fence or hedge plant.

Traditions have been using Mehandi plants for cosmetic or medicinal purposes.

• Their leaves have been used for many generations, especially in India as cosmetic ingredients and hair dye. And their bark and root has also been used as a treatment for jaundice, fungal infections and for liver enlargement.

It’s an Easy to care plant.

• Mehandi plants require direct bright sunlight daily for more than 6 hours. Water them only after checking the dryness of the topsoil (2.5 – 5 cm). Water them thoroughly during summer and gradually reduce during winter and rainy seasons. The soil on which they are supposed to be planted must be well drained, fertile and rich with organic contents. In terms of feeding use organic fertilizers.

It’s not a Pet-friendly plant.

• Mehandi plant (or Henna Plant) is toxic if ingested. Signs of gastrointestinal and renal tubular dysfunctions have been reported.

Prompt Plant Delivery.

• Plants World is an exclusive plant shop among Dubai garden centres, that will get your plant delivery to your door steps with free plastic pots for plants. Mehandi plant (or Henna Plant) could also be presented as eco-friendly gifts or green giftings to any enthusiastic green thumb individuals.