Soil –
It comes up well in moist and marshy lands, often growing around water bodies. It prefers acidic soils and rather than alkaline soils. Clayey soils with good moisture along with organic matter suits very well for the crops.
Climate –
It prefers mild climate for its good growth. Under shady place the plant grows very well. Under 50 percent shaded conditions, it has shown high herb and asiaticoside yield.