Bhui Amla /Stone Breaker Herbal Live Plant

The Bhui Amla plant (scientific name: Phyllanthus niruri), also known as Stonebreaker, Chanca Piedra, or Gale of the Wind, is a small tropical herb famous in Ayurveda for its properties.

It’s a hardy and easy-to-grow plant that thrives in warm, humid climates — perfect for growing at home in pots or gardens.

🌿 Bhui Amla (Phyllanthus niruri) Care Guide

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright indirect sunlight or partial shade.
• Can tolerate morning sun, but protect it from harsh afternoon sunlight, which can scorch the delicate leaves.
• If grown indoors, place it near a bright window with filtered light.

🌡️ Temperature

• Grows best between 20°C–32°C (68°F–90°F).
• It’s a tropical plant, so it dislikes cold or frost.
• If you live in a cooler region, keep it indoors or in a greenhouse during winter.

💧 Watering

• Bhui Amla prefers consistently moist soil but not waterlogged.
• Water 2–3 times per week in warm weather, or whenever the topsoil feels dry.
• During rainy seasons, reduce watering if the soil remains damp.
• Avoid stagnant water—it causes root rot.

💡 Tip: Use a spray bottle for light, even watering if growing indoors.

🌱 Soil

• Use loose, well-draining soil that stays slightly moist.
• Ideal mix:
  • 2 parts garden soil
  • 1 part compost or cow dung manure
  • 1 part sand or cocopeat for aeration
• Slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6–7) is best.

🌾 Fertilizer

• Bhui Amla doesn’t need heavy feeding.
• Apply organic compost or vermicompost once a month during the growing season (spring to early fall).
• Avoid chemical fertilizers—they can harm the delicate roots.

🌸 Growth & Flowering

• It’s a small annual herb, growing up to 30–60 cm tall.
• Tiny green flowers and fruits appear along the underside of the branches.
• It self-seeds easily—new plants often grow around the parent plant.

✂️ Pruning

• Minimal pruning needed.
• Pinch off dry or yellow leaves to keep the plant healthy.
• Trim lightly if it grows too leggy to encourage bushier growth.

🪴 Propagation

• From seeds: The most common method.
  • Collect seeds from mature plants (small green fruits).
  • Sow on moist soil surface and cover lightly with soil.
  • Keep in partial shade and water gently.
  • Germination usually in 7–15 days.
• From cuttings: Less common, but you can root soft stem cuttings in moist soil.