Maximum multiplication of the in vitro shoots was obtained on MS medium supplemented with 0.2 mg/l BAP. Lowering the concentration of BAP from 0.2 mg/l favoured shoot elongation and maximum elongation of the in vitro developed shoots was obtained on PGR-free MS basal medium. PGR-free MS basal medium as well as MS medium supplemented with a combination of 0.1 mg/l BAP and 0.1 mg/l NAA were equally good for producing maximum number of in vitro roots. The in vitro raised plantlets were successfully hardened and planted out in the aquarium.