Henna Seeds – Mehndi (Lawsonia inermis) | PERENNIAL مہندی

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is a perennial shrub valued for its fragrant flowers and natural leaf dye.

Soak seeds for 12–24 hours and sow shallowly in well-draining soil. Keep warm and lightly moist.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Lawsonia inermis

• Common Names: Henna, Mehndi

• Plant Type: Perennial Shrub

• Plant Height: Approximately 2–4 m in suitable conditions

• Foliage: Small Green Leaves

• Flowers: Small, Fragrant, White to Cream

• Sunlight: Full Sun

• Special Feature: Natural Dye-Producing Leaves

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch – Suitable for young plants.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch – Suitable for one young plant with regular pruning.

G-20 F Grow Bag – 20 × 16 inch – Recommended for a larger established plant.

G-24 F Grow Bag – 24 × 18 inch – Suitable for long-term container cultivation with pruning.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

50% Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat.

Use loose, fertile and well-draining soil.

Avoid waterlogging.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

• Method: Nursery trays or small pots

• Seed Preparation: Soak for 12–24 hours

• Sowing Depth: Surface sow; cover very lightly

• Germination: Approximately 2–6 weeks

• Ideal Temperature: 25–30°C

• Seeds per Cell: 2–3 seeds

• Transplanting: When seedlings develop strong roots

• Plant Spacing: Approximately 90–150 cm

• Sunlight: 6–8 hours daily

• Watering: Maintain light moisture during germination

Henna seeds may germinate slowly and unevenly. Avoid excessive watering.

Sunlight & Watering

Sunlight: Full sun, preferably 6–8 hours daily.

Watering: Maintain regular moisture during early growth. Established plants tolerate some dryness but benefit from watering during prolonged hot weather.

Growth & Harvesting

• Growth Habit: Bushy, Woody Shrub

• Foliage: Small Green Leaves

• Flowers: Fragrant White to Cream

• Plant Lifespan: Perennial

• Leaf Harvesting: From Healthy, Established Plants

• Pruning: Encourages Bushy Growth

Harvest mature leaves only after plants have developed sufficient foliage.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the soil before planting.

Apply light, balanced fertilizer during active growth if required.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization.

Garden & Traditional Uses

• Natural henna leaf dye

• Traditional mehndi preparation

• Ornamental garden shrubs

• Fragrant flowering gardens

• Decorative hedges

• Balcony and rooftop gardening

• GREEN GARDENS grow bag cultivation

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• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

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