Plant profile
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Aromatic culinary herb that prefers sunny, airy growing conditions.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 3-4 days
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Slow
Space
Medium space, up to 120 cm
Typical cost
₹120-300
Why it works
Good fit notes
Aromatic cooking herb
Care tip: Avoid heavy soil and overwatering
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Rosemary is generally treated as non-toxic to cats and dogs and is a common culinary herb for humans.
Avoid concentrated essential oils around pets; discourage grazing.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose woody but actively growing plants in gritty soil.
- Avoid plants sitting wet in nursery trays.
Avoid
- Black root zone
- Powdery mildew
- Brittle dry dieback
- Weak floppy growth
Plant personality
Useful traits
Rosemary is now commonly classified as Salvia rosmarinus.
It prefers drier conditions than many Indian kitchen herbs.
Overwatering is a more common failure than underwatering.
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