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Amla
Amla
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Amla berries are known aspowerhouses of nutrients. According to mythology, half of an amalaki fruit was the final gift to the Buddhist sangha by the great Indian emperor Ashoka. Get your own gooseberry tree and enjoy its countless benefits!
Scientific Name:Phyllanthus emblica
Common Names:amla, Indian gooseberry, emblic, emblic myrobalan, myrobalan, malacca, amalaki
Fruit:a hard, spherical, greenish-yellow fruit that is sour in taste and can be eaten fresh or dried
Maximum Reachable Height:60feet
Difficulty to Grow:easy
Care:common insects like caterpillars, aphids, mealy bugs, and other garden insects may cause damage
Sunlight:full sun
Water:water when three-fourths of the soil becomes dry
Soil:well-drained, loamy soil
Fertiliser: use granular, fruit tree fertiliser twice a year
Culinary Use:amla berries can be dried in the sun, crushed, and used as a condiment
Special Feature/Other Use:used in inks and in cosmetics like shampoos, conditioners, soaps, and hair oils
Medicinal Use:
slows aging
cures sore throat
fights heart disease
can be used as diuretic
increases metabolic activity
reduces blood sugar
boosts immunity
high in fiber
promotes eye health
References:
https://balconygardenweb.com/growing-amla-tree-how-to-grow-indian-gooseberry/
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-amla-68974.html
https://www.agrifarming.in/amla-farming
https://naturebring.com/growing-indian-gooseberry-container-amla/
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