All Spice/Sarvasungandhi Spice Herbal Live Plant

The Allspice plant (Pimenta dioica), also known in India as Sarbasugandhi (সর্বসুগন্ধি / सर्वसुगंधी), is a tropical evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It’s grown for its aromatic leaves and berries, which combine the flavors of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg — hence the name “allspice.”

When grown in India or indoors elsewhere, it’s a moderately easy plant to care for, as long as it gets warmth, humidity, and good drainage.

🌿 Basic Profile

• Botanical name: Pimenta dioica
• Common names: Allspice, Jamaica pepper, Sarbasugandhi
• Type: Evergreen aromatic shrub/tree
• Height: Can grow up to 10–12 m outdoors; indoors or in pots, usually 1–2 m
• Aroma: Strongly spicy — leaves, bark, and berries are fragrant

🌞 Light Requirements

• Needs bright, indirect sunlight or light shade.
• Outdoors: plant in a sunny to partially shaded spot.
• Indoors: place near a south or east-facing window.
• Avoid full harsh midday sun in very hot climates — it can burn young leaves.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Thrives in warm tropical climates:
  • Ideal temperature: 20–32 °C (68–90 °F)
  • Avoid below 10 °C (50 °F) — cold can damage it.
• Prefers high humidity (60–80%).
  • Mist the plant regularly or keep it on a humidity tray.
  • If indoors, a humidifier or keeping near other plants helps.

💧 Watering

• Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.
• In summer, water 2–3 times per week depending on temperature.
• In winter, reduce watering slightly.
• Always let the top inch (2–3 cm) of soil dry before watering again.
• Ensure good drainage — roots rot easily if waterlogged.

🌱 Soil

• Allspice likes well-draining, fertile soil.
• Ideal mix (for pots):
  • 40% garden soil
  • 30% compost or well-rotted manure
  • 20% river sand or perlite
  • 10% cocopeat or leaf mold
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0).

🪴 Potting & Repotting

• Start in a medium-sized pot (12–14 inch) with drainage holes.
• Repot every 2–3 years or when roots outgrow the pot.
• For larger plants, prune roots lightly during repotting.

🌼 Fertilizer

• Feed monthly during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with:
  • A balanced liquid fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10)
  • Or organic compost or vermicompost every 4–6 weeks
• Stop fertilizing in winter or when the plant is resting.

✂️ Pruning

• Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
• Remove dead or weak branches regularly.
• Don’t prune too much at once — it can slow growth.

🌸 Flowering & Fruiting

• Flowers: Small white blooms in clusters, usually appear in summer.
• Fruits (berries): Develop after flowering, turning green → red → brownish-black when mature.
• Note: Allspice is dioecious — male and female flowers grow on separate plants.
  • To get fruits, you’ll need both male and female plants nearby.