Curry Leaves, Kadi Patta, Murraya koenigii, Meetha Neem – Plant

Description

Description for Curry Leaves, Kadi Patta, Murraya koenigii, Meetha Neem

Curry tree is grown in tropical to subtropical to Mediterranean and temperate climates and has compound leaves areas where it can grow up to 5 – 6 metres high. Its green elongated leaves are glossy, aromatic and beautiful.

The plant produces white fragrant flowers.Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-12 where it may be grown in rich, moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Best sited in locations sheltered from strong winds. In St. Louis, plants may be grown in containers that are overwintered indoors.

Its botanical name was Murraya Koenigii, but its name has been changed to Bergera Koenigii. It is known by different names as Kari patta, Kadipatta, Karivepallai, Curry Patta, Curry Leaf, Karivepalla, Murraya koenigii spreng, Sweet Neem, etc.