🌳 Amla Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Amla, also known as Indian Gooseberry, is a highly medicinal and nutritious fruit plant widely grown across India. It is valued for its high Vitamin C content and excellent health benefits.

Botanical name: Phyllanthus emblica

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. Tolerates heat and drought conditions.

Temperature: Ideal range 20°C–38°C.

Soil: Well-drained sandy loam soil. Can tolerate slightly alkaline and poor soils. Avoid waterlogging.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily) for better fruiting.

Planting Distance: 6–8 meters apart.

Watering: Moderate watering during early growth. Mature plants are drought tolerant.

Best Planting Time: July–September or February–March.

Fruiting Time: Begins fruiting in 2–3 years (grafted plants fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic compost once or twice yearly. Add balanced NPK before flowering.

Pruning: Light pruning after harvest to maintain shape and improve yield.

Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and control weeds.

Pest Control: Monitor for bark-eating caterpillars and aphids. Use neem oil spray if needed.

Weeding: Keep the base clean for healthy growth.

🍏 Uses of Amla

Eaten fresh or used in juices

Used in pickles, candies, and murabba

Key ingredient in Ayurvedic products

Extremely rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants

Supports immunity, digestion, and hair health

Suitable for commercial farming and processing industries