Giloy/Amridda Valli/Amruthu/Gulvel Herbal Live Plant

The Giloy plant (Tinospora cordifolia), also known as Guduchi or Amrita, is a highly valued Ayurvedic vine. It’s easy to grow both outdoors and indoors (with sunlight), and it’s quite hardy once established. 🌿

🌞 Light Requirements

• Full to partial sunlight — Giloy loves the sun!
• Place it where it gets at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• If growing indoors, keep it near a south or west-facing window or under a bright grow light.
• It can tolerate partial shade, but growth slows and leaves turn pale in low light.

🌡️ Temperature & Climate

• Thrives best in warm, tropical to subtropical climates.
• Ideal temperature: 25–35°C (77–95°F).
• It doesn’t like frost or cold drafts, so if you live in a cooler region, bring it indoors during winter.

🌱 Soil Requirements

• Prefers well-draining soil — sandy loam or regular garden soil mixed with compost and sand.
• Soil mix recipe (for pots):
  • 1 part garden soil
  • 1 part cocopeat or sand
  • 1 part organic compost or vermicompost

💡 Tip: Good drainage is key — waterlogging can rot the roots.

💧 Watering

• Keep soil slightly moist but never soggy.
• Water 2–3 times a week in summer; reduce in monsoon and winter.
• Always check the top 1–2 inches of soil — if it’s dry, water; if damp, wait.
• Avoid overwatering — root rot is common.

🪴 Container & Support

• Use a large pot (12–18 inches deep) with drainage holes.
• Giloy is a climbing vine, so provide a strong trellis, bamboo stick, or wall support.
• It can also climb on trees naturally — many people plant it near neem or mango trees.

🌼 Fertilizer

• Feed with organic compost or vermicompost every 45–60 days during the growing season (spring to autumn).
• You can also spray a mild seaweed or organic liquid fertilizer once a month.
• Avoid chemical fertilizers — they can harm the plant’s medicinal quality.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Trim long or dry vines regularly to promote new growth.
• Prune after the monsoon or after harvesting stems.
• Removing yellow or damaged leaves keeps it healthy.

🌿 Propagation

• Easiest method: Stem cuttings
  1. Take a 6–8 inch cutting with 2–3 nodes from a healthy vine.
  2. Let it dry for a few hours.
  3. Plant it in moist soil or water until roots form (about 10–15 days).
  4. Transplant to a bigger pot or ground once established.