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Dama keses(ዳማ ከሴ)
(
Ocimum lamiifolium
)
Plant Type:
perennial,herb
1/1
Posted: 8 months ago
Available Pot/Plastic Sizes
small
Starting from
50.00 Birr
Available
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🌿 Plant Details
Growth Category:
Fast
Temperature Range:
15 – 28 °C
Light Requirement:
Full sun to partial shade
Agroecology Zone:
Sub-humid to humid zones
Watering Frequency:
2–3 times per week during dry season
Behavior:
Aromatic perennial herb, widely used in Ethiopian traditional medicine.
Produces green leaves with a strong fragrance, especially when crushed.
Grows well in home gardens, pots, and small plots.
Naturally repels certain insects due to its essential oils.
Region:
Ethiopian highlands and mid-altitudes
🧪 Treatment
Treatment:
Spray neem oil or garlic-water solution for pests.
Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal growth.
Avoid overhead watering to reduce leaf diseases.
Remove and burn infected leaves immediately.
✅ Do:
Plant in well-drained fertile soil.
Regularly pinch off flower buds to encourage leaf growth.
Harvest leaves in the morning for best flavor and medicinal potency.
Use fresh leaves for tea or steam inhalation in colds/flu.
❌ Don’t:
Overwater or keep in waterlogged soil.
Plant in heavy shade – reduces aroma and vigor.
Use chemical pesticides excessively (can reduce medicinal value).
Neglect pruning – it becomes woody and less leafy.
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