Indian Winter Cherry Plant
Withania somnifera, or Indian Winter Cherry [Commonly called as Ashwagandha] is a hardy shrub growing 0.6-1.2m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and has edible parts with medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
0.5 to 1.0 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
40% Loam, 40% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.3 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
0.5 to 1.5 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory, Stress Relief
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot, Fruit Rot.
White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, Yellow spots on leaves, grayish mold underneath, Brown or black spots on leaves, Soft, decaying fruit.
Insecticidal soap, Neem oil, improve air circulation, Prune affected areas, remove affected fruit.
Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Copper-based fungicides.