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Bay Laurel care for Indian homes

Laurus nobilis

Evergreen aromatic plant whose leaves are used in soups and rice dishes.

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Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) plant

The essentials

Bay Laurel care at a glance

Light
Bright light
Water
Every 4-5 days
Difficulty
Medium
Space
Medium space, up to 250 cm

Watering needs vary with light, pot size and growing conditions. Check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.

Make sure it fits your home

Check placement and household safety.

Household safety

Pets: Use caution — keep out of reach.

Children: Listed as safe.

Bay leaves are used as human culinary flavoring but whole leaves and oils are unsafe for pets; leaves are also physically tough.

Remove whole leaves from food; keep plant and essential oil away from pets.

Placement

Indoors
Okay
Balcony
Excellent
Low-light room
Poor
Air conditioning
Medium

Care notes

Full sun to bright light, prune to shape

Monsoon risk: Medium.

Humidity needs: Low.

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What to check at the nursery

Before you buy

  • Confirm true Laurus nobilis, not Indian bay leaf/Cinnamomum tamala.
  • Buy compact pruned plants for containers.

Look out for

  • Mislabelled bay leaf species
  • Scale insects
  • Root-bound shrub
  • No aroma

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Bay Laurel care for Indian homes — Vatisha