Curry tree

SpeciesMurraya koenigii

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Curry tree
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Fact sheet

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Days to maturity2–4 years

“Bears fruit in about 2-4 years.” — Curry tree (Murraya koenigii): Growing Guide

Germination temperature68–86 °F

“Temp & Hardiness 20–30°C68–86°F” — Curry tree (Murraya koenigii): Growing Guide

Light6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily

“Aim for 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.” — How to Grow a Curry Tree: Complete Care & Planting Guide | Garvillo

WaterKeep the soil consistently damp, like a wrung-out sponge. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to seed rot.

“Keep the soil consistently damp, like a wrung-out sponge. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to seed rot.” — How to Grow a Curry Tree: Complete Care & Planting Guide | Garvillo

Hardiness zonesUSDA zone 9+

“USDA 9+” — Curry tree (Murraya koenigii): Growing Guide

Height24–72 in

“Height & Spread: 2-6 m (6-20 ft)” — Curry tree (Murraya koenigii): Growing Guide

Propagationseed, stem cuttings

“Whether you enjoy the slow satisfaction of watching a seed sprout or prefer the “fast-track” method of cloning an existing plant, you have two primary paths to starting your curry tree.” — How to Grow a Curry Tree: Complete Care & Planting Guide | Garvillo

Ready whenRipe fruit pulp edible

“Ripe fruit pulp edible” — Curry tree (Murraya koenigii): Growing Guide

Edible partsLeaves used fresh in curries, stir-fries and as a herb/spice; ripe fruit pulp edible

“Leaves used fresh in curries, stir-fries and as a herb/spice; ripe fruit pulp edible” — Curry tree (Murraya koenigii): Growing Guide

ToxicityNot toxic

“Aromatic leaves and ripe fruit pulp edible; the seed inside the fruit is toxic” — Curry tree (Murraya koenigii): Growing Guide

IndoorsReadily container-grown and kept as a houseplant.

“It readily suits containers and can be grown indoors.” — Curry tree (Murraya koenigii): Growing Guide

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