The Amla Indian Gooseberry Grafted Live Plant, known locally as Nellika, is a powerful medicinal tree with deep roots in Indian Ayurveda. This Phyllanthus Emblica variety is a grafted plant, ensuring faster growth, early fruiting, and superior fruit quality. Delivered at a height of 1.5 to 2 feet, it is ideal for growing in gardens, farms, or pots with proper care.
Celebrated for its rich vitamin C content, antioxidant properties, and immunity-boosting benefits, the Amla tree is a must-have for health-conscious gardeners. The fruits are widely used in Ayurvedic preparations, pickles, juices, powders, and beauty care products.
Type of Plant: Grafted Amla (Indian Gooseberry) Tree
Botanical Name: Phyllanthus Emblica
Plant Height at Delivery: 1.5 to 2 feet
Sunlight Requirements: Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
Where to Grow: Home gardens, backyards, terrace pots, farms
Growing Season: Can be planted year-round in tropical climates
Seed Sowing Depth: Not applicable (live grafted plant)
Ideal Climate: Tropical and subtropical regions
Mature Tree Height: 6–8 meters
Fertilizer Needs: Requires organic compost and NPK every 2 months
Life Span: 40–60 years
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20°C to 35°C
Fruit Bearing Time: 3–4 years (due to grafting)
Maintenance Requirement: Low
Watering Frequency: Twice weekly; adjust based on weather
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 18x18 inch or larger initially
The Amla Grafted Plant thrives best when planted during monsoon (June to September) or early spring (February to March). However, in southern states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it can be planted almost year-round with regular watering. Amla prefers tropical and semi-tropical climates for best growth and fruiting.
Use a large grow bag or earthen pot of minimum 18x18 inches with drainage holes. Fill it with a mix of garden soil, compost, and river sand. Place in full sun and water consistently. As it grows, transplant to ground or use a 24x24 inch container to allow full root development.
Preparation: Not required (live grafted plant)
Sowing: Plant with root ball directly into soil or pot
Watering: Water after transplant and twice a week thereafter
Germination: Already germinated and grafted
Transplanting: Recommended to ground after 6–8 months of growth in pot
Sunlight: Needs full sunlight daily for best fruit yield
Soil: Well-draining loamy soil with compost
Fertilization: Apply organic manure every 2 months
Pruning: Light pruning after fruiting to shape the plant
Support & Spacing: Minimum 6 feet spacing for multiple plants
Pest Control: Use neem oil or soap spray if aphids or mealybugs appear
Disease Prevention: Avoid overwatering and keep root zone aerated
Mulching: Helps maintain moisture and weed control
Harvesting: Fruits mature in winter and are harvested from 3rd year
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.
Grafted Variety: Assures early fruiting and better quality yield
Medicinal Powerhouse: Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and immunity-boosting compounds
Year-Round Use: Fruit usable for juice, pickle, powders, and hair oils
Compact & Hardy: Low maintenance and resistant to most pests
Beautiful Foliage: Gracefully rounded leaves make it an ornamental addition as well
Long Life: Produces fruits for decades with consistent yield
Boosts immunity, digestion, and respiratory health
Used in Ayurveda for treating diabetes, acidity, and blood pressure
Enhances skin glow and promotes hair growth
Raw consumption or juice improves detoxification
Used in Chyawanprash, hair oils, and tonics
Seeds and bark are also medicinal
Avoid waterlogging; overwatering can rot roots
Protect young plants from strong winds
Use organic pest control if leaf damage occurs
Don't allow standing water near the base
Avoid planting too close to concrete structures
Yellowing Leaves → Add nitrogen-rich compost or cow dung
No Fruiting After 4 Years → Apply more phosphorus-rich fertilizer
Leaf Curling → Spray neem oil for sucking pests
Fungal Spots → Prune affected branches and use antifungal spray
Slow Growth → Improve sun exposure and use organic compost
Nellika, Amlika, Nelli, Nellikai, Nellikaya, Amloki, Usirikaya, Amalaka, Amalika, Amalbed, Indian Gooseberry Tree
Q1: When will this grafted Amla plant start giving fruits?
You can expect fruiting from the 3rd or 4th year after planting.
Q2: Can I grow it in a pot permanently?
Not recommended for mature growth. Transplant to the ground after 1 year.
Q3: Is it suitable for Kerala climate?
Yes, it grows very well in the warm and humid climate of Kerala.
Q4: Can I use the fruit for hair care?
Yes, Amla is commonly used in hair oils and homemade hair masks.
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Siddharth Nair
Love the size and strength of this grafted Amla plant.
Devika Nambiar
Top-notch product, natural leaves and good root ball.
Pooja Sinha
Superb packaging, no soil spill and plant is firm.
Manoj Patil
Very genuine plant, hope it fruits soon. Thanks!
Ruchi Jain
Was skeptical at first but the plant is doing great!
Abhishek Yadav
Green leaves and vibrant plant, better than local nurseries.
Tanvi Mishra
Surprisingly healthy for an online order, good root structure.
Vikram Shetty
Good product, very responsive customer care also.
Meera Balan
Impressed by the quality, graft is clearly done well.
Ramesh Iyer
Nelli plant is beautiful, hope to see fruits in 1-2 years.