What herbs grow well in the tropics?

A-Z List Of Tropical Herbs And Spices

• Aloe Vera.
• Basil.
• Brahmi (an amazing medicinal herb)
• Chillies (I know, technically a vegetable or even fruit, but they are still spicy! Let’s not be so fastidious.)
• Cilantro.
• Cinnamon (the bark of a tree)
• Cloves (flower buds of a tree)
• Comfrey (medicinal herb and great soil improver)

Can you grow herbs in pots indoors?

Most herbs can be grown indoors, but those that tend to really thrive inside include no-fuss picks like basil, chives, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary and thyme. You can start herbs from seed or cuttings, which is a branch of an existing plant cut at the node and soaked in water until new roots sprout.

Should potted herbs be in direct sunlight?

Most herbs need a fair amount of sunlight. As long as an herb is growing in a space where it gets at least 4 hours of sunlight a day, it will most likely do well. Most can tolerate much more sunlight, though, with herbs like rosemary, lavender and basil thriving in full sun (6 – 8 hours a day).

What type of container is needed for the herbs to grow inside?

As a general rule, pots as small as 10 inches in diameter and larger can be used for single herb plantings; a minimum of 18 inches in diameter is needed when growing large specimens, multiple herbs in one pot, or culinary herbs that you wish to cultivate frequently for kitchen use.

What kind of herbs can you grow in a pot?

Plants, such as chives, parsley, marjoram, and mint, are particularly good candidates for growing in self-watering pots. Other herbs, including oregano, thyme, rosemary, and basil, prefer to dry out between watering, so they wouldn’t be good candidates for self-watering containers. 1  The Spruce / Kara Riley Planting and Caring for Herbs

Where to plant herbs in a container garden?

A beautiful, useful herb garden doesn’t need to be huge; you don’t even need to use space in your yard at all! Most herbs make excellent container garden plants and will thrive on your deck, patio, balcony, front steps, or window box.

What kind of herbs can you grow in the tropics?

Pots are good because you probably have to bring them inside during monsoons. Ginger can be grown in a large pot. You probably won’t be able to grow French tarragon because it will not handle the summer heat, but Mexican tarragon is a direct substitute for the tropics.

What kind of potting mix do you need for tropical plants?

If you use decorative containers as cache pots, with your planting pot tucked inside, keep them free from standing water. For container planting, look for a lightweight, commercial potting mix labeled for containers. Add in earthworm castings for extra organic matter, and you’ll have a mix ideal for tropical plants.