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Phyllanthus emblica

Species

Also called emblic, Indian gooseberry

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Phyllanthus emblica
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Fact sheet

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TypeDeciduous fruit tree

“Amla is a hardy, low-maintenance fruit tree that grows well across most of India.” — How to Grow Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Complete Care Guide for India

Germination temperature68–95 °F

“68-95°F” — Indian Gooseberry (Amla) care guide | Growli

LightFull sun

“Amla is a full-sun tree — place it where it gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day.” — How to Grow Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Complete Care Guide for India

Waterwhen the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-10 days in growth

“when the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry” — Indian Gooseberry (Amla) care guide | Growli

Soil pH6–8

“Preferred pH range is 6.0–8.0” — How to Grow Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Complete Care Guide for India

Spacing236–315 in

“In the ground, leave at least 6–8 metres between amla and other large trees.” — How to Grow Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Complete Care Guide for India

Propagationseed, grafted sapling

“Saplings are almost always the practical choice over seeds.” — How to Grow Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Complete Care Guide for India

Edible partsdrupes

“producing pale greenish-yellow, segmented drupes” — Amla, Indian Gooseberry Care Guide (Phyllanthus emblica) · Leafbase

Pestsaphids, mealybugs, spider mites

“PestsCause Aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites” — Amla, Indian Gooseberry Care Guide (Phyllanthus emblica) · Leafbase

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