Methods and precautions for cultivating Patchouli

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1. Substrate

2. Hydration

3. Light temperature

4. Prevention and Control of Diseases and Pests

5. Things to note

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When cultivating Agastache rugosa, loose sandy soil should be used, and the drainage capacity of the soil should be good enough. During the growth period, water should be replenished in time, especially in dry seasons, the amount of watering needs to be appropriately increased. The temperature should be maintained at around 12-25℃ as much as possible, and the winter temperature should not be lower than 5℃. After the disease and insect pests are discovered, the diseased leaves should be cut off and sprayed with pesticides.

1. Substrate

1. Substrate

The growth of Patchouli requires very little substrate. If you want the plants to grow better, you should try to use looser sandy soil. In addition, plants are very afraid of waterlogging when growing, so the drainage of the soil must also be good.

2. Hydration

Plants need water support during the growth period, and the maintenance environment must have high enough humidity. Especially in drought and high temperature seasons, more watering is required. It is best to wait for the soil to dry before watering it. You can also water it more appropriately during the growth period, but reduce the amount of water in severe winter.

3. Light temperature

During the maintenance period, it is best to keep the temperature between 12-25℃. It is very afraid of cold, so it should be moved indoors in time in winter. The temperature must be kept above 5°C. In addition, the plants must be better able to receive light and see more sunlight.

4. Prevention and Control of Diseases and Pests

< p>If the maintenance is unreasonable due to some reasons during the breeding period, it may be invaded by diseases and insect pests. The most common one is brown spot disease. Once discovered, it should be dealt with as soon as possible. The damaged leaves should be cut off as soon as possible, and then sprayed with corresponding drugs.

5. Precautions

After a rainy day, the water in the flower pot needs to be poured out as soon as possible. Do not let water accumulate in the soil of the breeding pot, otherwise it will cause the root system of the plant to rot. , it is best to move the flower pots to a sheltered place before it rains, so as not to get caught in the rain.

2. Hydration

3. Light temperature

4. Prevention and Control of Diseases and Pests

5. Things to note

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