How to grow apple mint well

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It is also called "furry mint", "savory mint", etc. It is a herbaceous plant with opposite leaves and flowers. However, its flowers are smaller and lavender in color. After flowering, it produces small purple-brown fruits. Usually its flowering period is in spring and summer. In addition, it is also a common traditional Chinese medicine.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: During its growth season, it is best to control the temperature to above 20 degrees, because it is more sensitive to temperature and will not grow well in a warm environment. will be better. In addition, it is not cold-tolerant and is very afraid of cold, so it is best to protect it from cold in winter, and the minimum temperature cannot be lower than zero.

2. Light: Apple mint has very high requirements for sunlight. , there needs to be enough light every day. In other words, whether it is the growing season or the wintering season, it should not be kept in a very dark place. In summer, it is best to block the midday light, otherwise its leaves may be burned.

3. Watering: Apple mint likes moisture, but it Also afraid of waterlogging. From spring to autumn, water as soon as the soil dries. Especially in summer, water demand is the highest. In winter, try to reduce the amount of water as much as possible, and it is more appropriate to be slightly dry.

4. Fertilization: More nutrients are helpful for its growth. Yes, but the nutrients don’t have to be too much. Base fertilizer can be appropriately mixed into the soil, and then the amount of top dressing can be determined according to the specific growth status.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: can be sown. Spring is a good time to plant seeds, specifically late March. If the seeds are not sown immediately after collection, they need to be stored in a cooler place. In addition, loose soil with good drainage properties can be used as the substrate. When sowing seeds, be sure to spread them evenly. Water enough after sowing and maintain humidity.

2. Pruning: Apple mint grows relatively quickly. , so its blades sometimes become very dense, and they need to be properly repaired and repaired. The blades cannot be too dense, resulting in poor light transmission.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Diseases: In summer and autumn, specifically from July to October, one of the more common diseases is "leaf blight". The damage to the leaves is very obvious. In addition to spraying carbendazim and other chemicals, In addition, diseased leaves need to be cut off in time.

2. Pests: There are not too many pests, occasionally " Spider mites, etc. can be treated with tweezers or insecticide.

4. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is non-toxic and will not be harmful to the human body.

2. Can it be raised at home: Yes, it is A very popular plant. It can be used for viewing, and it also has a fragrance itself.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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