Curry Leaf Tree in Melbourne

Tran says...
Hi Juanita,
Yes, I currently have one which is 1.5 meter tall in a small pot (30 cms) and has been in there since year 2000. When it was young it was under the eaves facing north too.
Due to limited space it does not produce lots of leaves but it is enough for a family. Please note that they may drop leaves in winter but come back in Spring. I had one small one 30 cm tall on the ground before having this one and it died after 2 years. With yours you should speed up the growing by giving it some dynamic lifter before winter so the chance to get through winter is greater. Good luck.

aNON says...
Most indians in Perth grow it in a pot so it can be moved away from cold in the winter.

Bit hard to do if planted in the ground, grows just as good either way except for the frosts.

Tran says...
Hi Juanita,

Your big one shouls be OK because it is next to the brick wall. During the day bricks absorb heat and release heat at night so it is ok. The same as the little one.

Years ago, mine was on the ground but in the middle of the garden so it did not survive.

Good luck.

Tran

aNON says...
Diggers sell them.

juanita says...
You can also get it from the plant nursery,that's where i got my 1st one or buy the seeds from ebay & propagate it yourself.

Tran says...
I have only tried seed sowing and it works for me. It is a very slow process it may take 2 months to see the little pointy top appear. You can check by digging the soil and see if anything happend. It would be faster in greenhouse but it is OK outside as well.

Tran says...
Epson salt seems to aid the gemination process (see packet instructions for more detail how to use it) , give it a try. Try to grow seeds as fresh as possible in the season (March onward) may be the key.

good luck.

Richard says...
Curry Leaf Tree needs full sun position. It is a Tropical tree and thrives in the sunshine. Here in Perth the soil is mostly sand. The soil was fortified with lawn clippings (mulch) and chicken manure.
Pic 1: OUR FRONT-YARD CURRY Leaf TREE ABOUT 16ft tall- planted by my wife some 25 to 30 years ago as a small plant.
It is now about 16 ft tall and 10 feet in diameter.
Pic 2: Backyard Curry Leaf Tree about 18ft tall X 10 ft Dia. Planted same time as a small plant some 25 to 30 years ago
Richard

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Leela says...
hi,
Just joined this forum. I live close to melbourne city and am looking to set up a small garden. One of my favorite must-haves is the curry tree for obvious reasons (me being indian!!)..

I would like to know if I can get seeds or a transplantable stalk.

Thanks in advance
Regards

Shivani says...
Hi,
Like Leela, I am also after a curry tree. If anyone would like to sell a plant to me that would be great. Or seeds would be great too.
Thanks
Shivani

juanita says...
Hi Shivani,
So you're from Melb...I know a nursery where i got my 1st curry leaf plant..Let me know if you're still interested.

neeha says...
Hi there can u tell me how to take care of the plant in soil during winter? how can i protect it during winter

NannaM says...
Hi - I have Curry Leaf seedling plants for sale. They are 12inches high and are strong healthy plants. (see photo) I am asking $10 per plant plus postage, or pick up from my address.

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NannaM says...
Hi Shivani
I have just posted to the forum that I have Curry Leaf seedling plants for sale, have added a photo. Cheers

Ellen says...
$10 bucks for this size of tree is very reasonable . If I haven't got one already I 'd get it .

I've got 3 but they're babies .

Hassan says...

Hi Nanna!
may i ask you send me an email and tell me where i can pick up the plants please? my email address: hizadnia@hotmail.com
Thanks

Rashad says...
Hi Nanna,
I'd like to buy a couple of your curry plant seedlings when they're available, if that's possible. I'd prefer not to put my email in here because of the spammers - is there any way of getting in touch with you ? (I'm in Melb too)
Cheers, Rashad

juanita says...
sorry shivani, haven't been here for a while...i can give you the address of the plant nursery & tel no if you're still interested but nana's above seems to be offering a good price for her curry leaf seedlings....happy new yr to all..

juanita says...
This is how my in ground curry leaf tree looks like now, after losing the old leaves, new leaves are coming out & growing some seeds as well..I might have to pinch off most of the seeds so plant's energy will channel towards growing leaves.

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Robyn says...
There is a curry leaf plant growing very well in the ground at the Sydney botanic gardens, in the herb section. I have planted mine in the ground, seems fine. Cutting off the seeds might help it bush? Mine is growing like a bean pole. I got it from Engals Nursery, I believe they grew it from seed.

juanita says...
My inground curry leaf tree has survived the 46C heatwave 2 wks ago.I pinched all the flowers & left one on to invite bees.

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sharma says...
Hi , I had tried growing curry plant one in the pot and the other one in the ground...both the plant have died it seems the potted one had shown new leaves now all the leaves have fallen off. any idea why??

Sharma says...
Hi Juanita,
I have checked it the roots are wet..but the top soil always looked dry..any special care that needs to be taken??? do you think it will grow back in spring??

juanita says...
Hi Sharma,

Both of my curry leaf plants, inground & in pot look like now w/ offshoots.

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NannaM says...
We are in Kingsbury, near LaTrobe University and Bundoora. Is this location suitable to you? Other forum members say they will come but do not turn up.

Sherwin says...
I propogated the trees from seeds.
some grow in pots, some thrive in a glasshouse and 5 plants out in the back garden.Feed with a soluble fertiliser, and tip prune for lush groweth
Good luck

Sharma says...
Hi Sherwin,
Do you sell curry plants also??? If so at what price???
For the other people to benefit from your plants:)

. says...
Don't know if it;s of any help - but some asian grocery stores sell these plants - probably heaps of these shops in melb? there are in Perth. if not they could probably help you with seeds. They often stock other seeds too, I am trying a "yam bean tuber" only problem is all instructions in asian and I can;t understand!

culebra says...
Hi folks,

Richard I am amazed by that huge Murraya. its at least 3 times the size of the biggest one i have ever seen.

In Melbourne you can get Murraya koenigii curry leaf tree from Pots Galore, 2 doors down from Gardenworld on springvale rd. bigger specimens & for much less $$. they also have mangoes, tropical guavas, and many more (but limited compared to gardenworld).

also try Wantirna markets for Murraya i found a clone with bigger leaves than i've ever seen. at least 3times larger than my other regular one.
there are some variations:

http://www.bhatia-nurseries.com/curry.htm

I'll add that cuttings IME are extremely difficult to root. suckers are okay but it seems not every plant produces them. They grow pretty well in Mel, theres one down the road from me a few metres tall. select a sheltered warm spot like next to a brick wall etc. feed and water regularly over the warmer months and they can grow quite fast.

Wantrina market is also good for fruit trees incl. citrus, deciduous fruit and tropicals (have seen tropical guava, lychee and mango).

culebra says...
hi Lyn,

http://www.bhatia-nurseries.com/curry.htm

see that link.
i'm not sure re: fragrant.
As said i got one locally with far larger leaves than the norm.
I cannot distinguish it olfactorily from my other ones.

possibly they are mere seedling variations, i have not seen any named cultivars/varieties available locally. they are invariably labelled generically as 'Curry Leaf Tree'.

grow many from seed and see what you get ;).
for enhanced genetic diversity you could get several starting stock plants, making sure they are all from different sources. then do some selective breeding with the seedlings for desired characteristics.
of course, this sort of project would entail many years of attention and devotion.

culebra says...
thought it might be worth mentioning that generally only fresh seed germinates reliably.
they can self-seed well.

marie says...
Lyn, there is definitely two types of curry plant. One has smaller and much rounder leaves and the fragrance is stronger than the other. I have seen the other when I was overseas and it is much stronger in frangrance and the leaves were darker in colour and round in shape.

marie says...
marie says...
Dear Lyn

I have attached a photo of the more fragrant curry plant with seeds on it (I was fortunate enough to take a photo of the plant whilst on holiday as I was unable to import it) and the other of course is the common curry plant which is found here in Australia. If anyone has any advice on the importation of these plants from overseas please let me know - tks.
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Asim says...
Hi NannaM

Kindly email me your address and let me know whether you have any plants at your place available.

my email is asim.ahmed@live.com

Thanks.

Asim says...
Anyone selling the plants please advise

Sharma says...
Hi All Forum Members...
Please advice all forum members, if any body has any plants to sell ...it will benefit all ......
Thanks,
Sharma

jen says...
Unfortunately I have to cut my crry tree out for an extention on the house. Anybody know how to replant one. its about 7 ft high and 3ft wide , about 5 years old. I hate having to cut it. Also anybody know how to propogate one from a stem and whats the best way to keep the leaves, frezzing is no good ive found out, Thanks jen

Navya says...
Nanna,
Could you please send me the details to pick up the curry leaf plant.i would like to buy few .

Violet Cactus says...
My curry leaf tree Murraya koenigii is growing well in Melbourne.

Though the poor thing HATES our winters and almost gives up.

Still I have had it for almost 3 years growing in the ground.

NannaM says...
Hi everyone.
We have curry leaf plants available again for $10. Pick up is from Kingsbury (near LaTrobe University) Ring 94694085 if you want one or two.

Violet Cactus says...
Juanita, the tree is not very tall. It looks more like a smallish shrub right now. But it has lots of lovely green leaves, so I am thankful for that!

I am hoping that as it gets older it will eventually develop a strong root system and one day just start to grow like crazy.

sue says...
Hi,
A friend gifted me with a small plant which she found growing off the roots of her big curry leaf tree in the garden. I've planted it in a large pot and placed it next to a wall where it gets full morning sun, but shade in the afternoon. Its being doing fine for 3 weeks now, but yesterday I noticed light brown patches on young leaves which is more like burnt marks. Can anyone please tell me if this is some kind of a disease or if it could be a result of the recent heatwave. i have googled this in many differnt ways, but couldnt find any details of common diseases on curry leaf plants.

navya says...
please send me the pick up adress

juanita says...
This is how my curry leaf tree looks like as of today...It's thriving very well.

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Violet_Cactus says...
I'd keep it in its existing pot or a larger pot until it's bigger if I were you, Pete. When they are bigger they are more robust.
Also it might need some time to acclimatize to our Melbourne latitudes.
Give it regular doses of Seasol and Powerfeed or similar liquid ferts to make it grow as fast as possible and wait till next spring to put it in the ground.
That's my 2 cents' worth!

NannaM says...
Hi Farooq
Plenty of Curry Leaf Seedlings for sale. Strong healthy plants. Priced from $10. Please call to get the address.
Thank you

anushachandru says...
Hi NannaM,

new member to forum,, living in Melb, is it the best time to grow curry leaves?

Siva RAJA says...
Hi Any one would like to get curry leaves plant visit
MKS SPICES'N THINGS
DANDENONG
PRESTON
ASHWOOD

They also have other indian plants...
I brought one $40 about 1 m tall very well establised tree in a pot.
sorry they had only 3 of those next day i wnt to get anotherone but all gone, but there are still lots more of the small plants

Mano says...
I grow curry plants. They are of different sizes. Contact me if you want plants.

Anita says...
Hi NannaM, I have just stumbled across this forum. Do you still have seedlings for sale? If so, would you email me the price and your address please? I am nearby in Ivanhoe.
Thanks so much.

Rev says...

ah the black neem
lol i cant believe the interest in curry leaf!! and all the while ive been thinking - those old things!

i know i nice thicket, id better go repot some!

one thing, unless you want more trees, then remove the berries as they do harbour meditteranean fruit fly

so... how about a cooking lesson? any links/hints to using it?
ive seen it used to flavour oil by fryig off in the wok. any other use?

Mano says...
I live in Carrum and can be contacted on 9776 0494.

Sasee says...
My wife and kid has recently moved into Australia and we are living in Warragul. VIC. It would be really great should Nanna M could send across a Curry Leaf sapling to me. I can remit the necessary payments to him / her

Vern says...
This is my curry leaf tree which is about 9 years old. Every year I cut it down to waist height in Spring and it takes off again in Summer. This year I have cracked the secret in germinating the seeds and have about eighty (80) of them growing. There were thousands of seeds this year. Next year I should start to market them. I find that people are too scared to plant them in the ground.

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amanda says...
Hi sampa - my mum's tree fruited and I just poked the fruit/seed into the soil in the same pot...it grew no prob's. She waters regularly - but otherwise nothing else.

craftsmaster says...
Can you give me the lists and their respective prices.

carmelsantos@superlever.com
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CEO of Herb Gardening Guide
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Archie says...
HI,
wanted to know where i can pick them up Mano?and what would they cost me
Cheers
Archie

Mano says...
Hello Archie

I have plants but I should advise that it is not a good time to buy curry plants. You are better off holding on till early summer.I can be contacted on 9776 0494. Varying sizes of plants are available and they start at $8.

juanita says...
Hi Vern,
I agree w/ sampa, your curry leaf tree looks wonderfully big & tall..I hope my tree will get to that stage like yours one day..

Mano says...
Hi Lim
As I have indicated earlier.
I have plants but I should advise that it is not a good time to buy curry plants. You are better off holding on till early summer.I can be contacted on 9776 0494. Varying sizes of plants are available and they start at $8.

Mano says...
Hi Sanju

You do not need to water them everyday once in two to three days is enough.The best position for the plant is where it gets the morning sun. In my experience in positions which recieve the afternoon sun it can scorch the plants slightly.In Perth people have their curry plants on the ground.If you have your plant in a smaller pot you can put it in a larger pot. Once the plant is established and growing then during the next summer period you can put it on the ground, where it will grow into a tree.

epiphany says...
Mine grows in the ground here in Melbourne...but I'm thinking of moving it into a pot simply because of it's pest potential. It's currently in a west-facing bed, so gets the sun most of the day & is up against a brick wall. It flowers every year but hasn't grown particularly quickly. I don't bother covering it in winter - whilst our garden isn't frost-free, it must be warm enough where it is that it isn't worried by the cold. Anyway...my point to all this ramble is that last year, I cut the flowers off but if anyone in Melbourne wants seeds, I could let mine continue flowering if you like & send you some seed (it's flowering at the moment).

Michael says...
Hi All.
A location where the plant gets the morning sun only is best. Plants tend to do better when planted next to a wall/ fence. Water well about once a week. Avoid wetting the leave during hot weather. I don't know if anyone has noticed, but there are 2 varieties of curry leaf plants. Some with darker, bigger, greener and flatter leaves (which don't do too well planted outside, and need all year round shelter and the more curved, lighter green leaves with pink/green stems plants do quite well outdoors and can handle colder and hot weather a lot better.

For planting the curry leaf berries, pluck them when they turn a dark purple, and plant straight away in potting mixture. If the weather is cold, it will stay dormant till its ready to grow. May take months, but the seedling will grow.

FYI: All mature trees would be flowering during this period 09th December 2010. If you don't want the seeds, break the flower from the stem, and the tree will bare more branches and leaves!! Lightly prune tree early spring for a better growth.

All plants need fertilizer to keep healthy.

Good luck.

Mano says...
You need to frequently use fertilizers during spring/summer to induce new growth. Good quality cattle manure can if available used as a supplement and helps in maintaining moisture and friabilty of the soil and also provide nutrition to the plants. The quality of Cattle manure which is available in some petrol sheds etc are much to be desired and are collected from where animals are penned for the night and include largely soil materials. Well rotted Horse manure is a good substitute but beware of weed growth from seeds in manure.

Daisyetta says...
How much is $US18.00 in real (Aus) $, and does your price include shipping?

MaryT says...
We don't need to import them; they are readily available these days. In fact some bush regenerators claim that they are a weed in Northern NSW.

Mano says...
Hello Jasmine

I really can't think of an answer, considering the number of years the plant has been in the pot/ground.My son had a similar size plant in a pot and he had a very severe pest infestation.He pruned it very hard recently and its now full of new shoots.I have several large plants for sale. If you need one contact me on 9776 0494.

Mei says...
Hi Epiphany,

Love to have some seeds if you can spare.
Has been looking high & low for it.

How can I contact you?

Thanks. Hope to hear from you soon.

epiphany says...
Mei...sorry, didn't see your post until now. I've left the flowers on my plant & it's now finished flowering & is setting berries. They're not ripe yet but I'm more than happy to send you ripe berries (ready for planting...see Micheal's post above) when they're ready. I can be contacted via http://myfolia.com/gardener/epiphany (might need to sign in, not sure - there's a contact me option avail there anyway).

spellfall says...
Hi, could NannaM please confirm whether she has curry leaf seedlings? My email is spellfall@hotmail.com

Thanks.

If anyone else has seedlings or small trees that I can pick up from Melbourne north or east then please let me know.

Glory says...
Hi I've seen nice Guava and banana in Notting hill Bunnings. My curry leave plants survived 3 winters.

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snottiegobble says...
Amanda, mine has really taken off in a pot this summer,but it looked near dead as a seedling in the greenhouse last winter.
I tasted a leaf the other day & was surprised it didnt taste or smell like curry. I once had the curry plant Helichrysum italicum that really smelled like curry & we used a tiny bit in curries although we are now told it is inedible!

Glory says...
Hi Spellfall, Did you get Curry leaves plant? I've seen some plants in Ashburton nursery. Thai curry leaves plant $15, but really healthy and nice. I like to buy one but i have already big tree and a small one.

amanda says...
Ok S.Gobble - if none now - then I collect from next batch.. :)

Glory says...

Principally Plants
229 High Street, Ashburton VIC 3147
(03) 9885 0260

Mano says...
Asian Curry Plants are available for $8 each. Pick up from Carrum area. I can be contacted on 9776 0494 if you need one.

Mano says...
Curry plants should be pruned in late spring/summer to induce branching. The flower buds also need to be removed as & when they appear in early stages of the plant. This ensures sufficient food to promote more leaf growth.

Ric says...
This is my curry plant in full seed, but I am unsure what to do with them or when they can be picked and dried. Can anyone help me?

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Ric says...
when do I remove the seeds? are you in armidale WA or NSW?

snottiegobble says...
Ric, do you have your tree in the ground?
My seedling struggled thru the winter in the greenhouse, but now its easily 55cms tall after being outside all summer . I am worried about its survival if planted out particularly in our 'soily sand'

Ric says...
My plant is in a pot about the size of an 8 litre bucket half full of soil and in a shadeclothed area that gets about 2 hrs of directly overhead sun every day. It is becoming very spindly,about 60cm tall, probably trying to climb towards the sun. I am going to halve the height and transplant to new soil when I take the seed pods off.

snottiegobble says...
Cant see any probs except dont post in an ordinary envelope! I used to work for Aust.post & saw envelopes with lumps in them, ( rings, seeds, cash etc) get caught in the mail centres Toshiba sorting machines which rips them open & so they end up ( minus their contents) in the "dead mail office"!

Ric says...
Hi all, sorry about the time delay, I have been very busy with other pursuits. I tried to dry my seeds out but alas, they were attacked by a hoard of ants and when I finally defeated the ants on the seeds, I discovered that they had also eaten all the seeds I had planted out as well. Now I have no seeds or new seedlings, much to my dismay. Oh well, there's always next year

adamus says...
John , yes and yes. I'd love some seeds, as the last tree bit the dust.
Um, I tried your email to no effect.
amssynnottatgmaildotcom.
I'll try again. cheers. adamus.

SJ says...
My curry leave plant is not doing too well. It is 6 inches , whenever I keep it in the sun, black spots occur. Plus I am also seeing small white insects in it. I just repotted the plant day before to get rid of the insect. I added fish fertilizer yesterday. Any help on the same is really appreciated:(

Bock says...
Hi there,

I have got some baby curry plants for sale. There are rather small but healthy. I am in Melbourne, Australia and you do have to pick them up. Please contact me for further information.

Cheers,
Bock

Bock says...
Hi Sue,

Sorry for this late notice. I was away. Most of the bigger plants are gone. I got a few really small ones that I keeping them mostly indoor esp during cold frosty nights. DO you want to wait till late spring when they are more established and ready for the outdoor? Since they are small, they are at $4 per pot now. I am near footscray too...

MV says...
I would like to buy 1-2 curry leaf plants. Please let me know where to pickup these from.

Mei says...
Hi Bock,
Keen to get the plant, please email detail to

Possible to pick up tomorrow?

Saju says...
Hi Bock,
Do you have one curry leaves plant.Please let me know.
my email address is sajusara@bigpond.com.
Can you please let me know the availability.

juanita says...
Post some photos so we can see...could be not enough water?

Jo says...
Hi Bock,
Wondering if you have curry plants for sale (Plz email jijo_yohannan@yahoo.com)
Thnx

Asim Ahmed says...
Hi,

I have 2 small plants in pots about 6 inches. Leaves of both plants have become sleepy and are drooping. Is it normal. Is it due to them being in small pots or does it need watering often?

Kindly advise.

Sally says...
Hi Bock,
I also would like to buy a curry leaf tree from you and am near footscray. Please would you phone me on 0431 926 294 and let me know if you have any for sale at the moment and when I could pick a couple up.
Thanks heaps
Sally

JP says...
Hi

Is anyone still selling curry leaf plant around Melbourne city?

MKS SIVA says...
At my shop, we have all size curry plants at our shops in Dandenong, Ashwood & Preston
Check full address on www.mks.net.au

Passi says...
I have a curry leaf plant aged about 4 years in the pot. This is about 1.5 mtr tall. I noticed that patches of bark is missing on the trunk and also on the branches. This could be that something is eating the park or may be some pest. This is exposing the inner stem (like dead would). What this could be and is there a way to stop this happening.

Passi says...
Here is the picture of my curry leaves plant with the problem.

krystile says...
hi Bock,

am wondering if you would still have any curry plants available for sale?

please let me know if you do via krystile@hotmail.com as I would be interested to buy it!

Mano says...
Limited Number of Curry Plants available for $8. Contact me on wsm@hotmail.com if you need one.

JP says...
Hi Mano,
I am interested in buying the curry leaf plant. Can you please let me know your contact details at - jyotib2008@yahoo.com

Eeling says...
Hi All

I've been trying to grow the curry leaf plant from seedlings off my main plant many times (4th attempt now) and everytime they die (could be wrong time planting). This time I have 3 good strong ones left, might kill it in the end, fingers cross and currently we are having a heat wave and 4 other plants have lost it's leaves and is left like twigs but I can see tiny buds. Unfortunately, even under the patio away from the scorching sun with the blinds ever so slightly opened the tiny buds and leaves off my seedlings go black or on the leaves slightly faded in colour. I wonder why is that? Could it be because of the the intense heat. I have been sprinkle watering it every morning and evening.

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teri says...
Hi Bock if you still have some curry leaf plants for sale, can you email your contact so i can get a couple of them from you. Thanks so much.

epiphany says...
Pakenham Bunnings have them at the moment too (well...a week ago) & I'm pretty sure I saw some at Gardenworld last week?

juanita says...
Hi Passi how's your curry leaf tree goin?..This yr i've noticed my curry leaf tree is shedding its barks but it's not affecting the tree tho..im keeping an eye on it just in case

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Naomi says...
I have a curry leaf tree over 2 meters high growing in my small back garden. Where or to whom can I sell the leaves, or swop it for chillies and garlic ?

juanita says...
Naomi...try the indian grocers, most of them keep fresh curry leaves for sale in their fridge

snottiegobble says...
Lets us know how you go, Naomi! There must be many curry leaves going to waste around the country rather like lemons. hey?

Dsun says...
Hi Mano,
Do you visit Dandenong area? if so is it possible to collect a Curry plant from you? You can reply on dasunsam@yahoo.com.
Cheers