A guide for the home cultivation of Lawsonia Inermis

In recent times, the ancient Eastern art of Mehndi, or temporary tattooing of the skin with a paste made from Henna (Lawsonia Inermis) has found its way into the mainstream of American Pop culture.  I myself became interested in the art, and ultimately decided to invest in a Henna plant.  I ordered a seemingly healthy Henna plant from an on-line greenhouse, and it arrived in perfect shape.  That is why I became concerned when it began to drop leaves.       I searched everywhere for care information:  On-line, in books, I even called local greenhouses, without avail.  I finally got answers by writing to the greenhouse from which I bought the plant, and was able to take care of it successfully.  But nonetheless, I was dissapointed with the absence of proper care instructions out there, readily available for the average person.       So, I created this site, offering growing instructions, tips, and answers to problems for those of us who can't find them.

HENNA PLANT PHOTO GALLERY Click here for photos of henna plants . . .

THINGS TO EXPECT WHEN BUYING A HENNA PLANT CLICK HERE IF YOUR PLANT SEEMS TO BE AILING!!  (It may not be!)

WATERING, SUN, AND ALL THAT STUFF How bright, how much, how often

THINGS TO WATCH FOR: Things that can endanger your henna plant

THINGS YOU CAN DO IN THE EVENT OF AN INFESTATION: Solutions to driving away insect pests

Links Links to sites with information on using Henna and obtaining Henna plants

Thanks for stopping in!  Let me know if there is anything else you need to know!!