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Henna

Henna

Original price was: $6.40.Current price is: $3.28.

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Description

Henna has been used since ancient times to color hair, skin, nails, and fabric; producing an orange to brown dye. The waxy green leaves, stems, and pink, yellow, or white flowers are used in perfumes. Henna also makes a good houseplant. Germinate in moist paper towels in the refrigerator for four days and then transfer to a warm spot.

50 seeds

PLANTING

Lawsonia invermis

Annual, Perennial-zones 10 and above

Germination: 7-14 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75F

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press into the soil

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Cold treat seed by sowing into moist soil or paper towel, wrap in a clear plastic bag and place in refrigerator for 4-5 days. Provide 70-75F soil temperature for germination.

Sowing Outdoors: Not recommended

Growth Habit: Shrub

Height and Width: 6-20

Light Needs: Full sun

Soil Needs: Henna needs average, dry and well-drained soil

Uses:Ornamental, containers, dye, houseplant

Care:Pinch seedlings back to encourage branching.Grow outside until temperatures drop below 50F then bring indoors over the winter. Place in a sunny spot and don’t over water. It may drop its leaves but they will come back after adjusting to the indoors.

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