Even weekly watering may be too much for this tree, especially once it gets established. Let it acclimate to its surroundings for several months before you fertilize it. At that point, you can add a high-quality liquid fertilizer. If you plan to use the foliage for cooking, be extemely selective in the type of plant food you use. For a fuller, bushier look to this tree, in its earliest years, remove a few inches of growth from time to time. (This tree can be grown indoors if kept small by trimming; just keep in mind that, outdoors, it gets quite large.)

This tree which is not readily seen in the U.S. is indispensable in Asia. Its branches bend gracefully to show beautifully arranged leaves of a medium green tone. Each leaf tapers at its ends, and the overall display of foliage on each branch tapers, as well, with smaller leaves at the tops and bottoms of each branch. The leaves have a warm and nutty fragrance. Small white flowers which bloom through summer are also fragrant. Some will want to snip the curry leaves for cooking, either drying and crushing them to use in cooking or using them in fresh form. Cultures across Asia do this, utilizing the leaves of this tree in many different ways for countless dishes. Others will not venture into the culinary uses of the Murraya Curry Leaf Tree but will enjoy its pleasing form and fragrance. Just be sure you are in the right Zones for planting, and do not let it reach temperatures that are too low.