The application value of Huo Xiang thistle planting technology and precautions

Huoxiang thistle has a very high performance-to-price ratio of ornamental value and medicinal value, so the market of Huoxiang thistle has been relatively extensive, and has always been welcomed by many people. Therefore, the planting and application value of thistle is also a key issue of concern, so today let the editor take you to learn about the cultivation of thistle.

Planting techniques and matters needing attention of thistle

1. Planting techniques:

Huoxiang thistle prefers warm and sunny environment, which is conducive to growth, and is not cold-resistant or heat-resistant. The suitable temperature for growth is between 12 ℃-25 ℃, and the light should be sufficient, otherwise it will lead to overgrowth of plants. Huoxiang thistle is not cold-resistant and needs to be maintained in a place with sufficient indoor light in winter, and the winter temperature is kept above 5 °C.

2. Points for attention:

Huoxiang thistle usually has the risk of diseases and insect pests, and the main diseases are root rot and rust, which can be treated by spraying insecticides, and the pests such as night moth, whitefly and aphids can be found and treated in time. In general, in order to make the plant compact, plump, and more flowering, it is necessary to pick the heart frequently and promote branching. After Huoxiang thistle blossoms, pruning can be used to promote the germination of new branches, and attention should be paid to the pruning of overdense branches. In March, you can change the soil and refine it at the same time.

Application value of thistle

1. Huoxiang thistle can be used to treat colds, fever, headache and other symptoms, and has a certain therapeutic effect on snake injuries, insect pests, bruises and other injuries. Among the residents of Africa and America, patchouli thistle is usually used as a heat-clearing and detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effect for the local residents of southern America.

2. More musk sputum is used to treat female non-uterine and vaginal bleeding symptoms, which is said to be extremely effective, while Chinese folk use whole herbs to treat colds and fever, traumatic bleeding, eczema, burns and so on. Aromatic oil can be extracted from the flowers of thistle, which has antibacterial activity.

How does Huoxiang thistle propagate?

1. Thistle seeds are smaller, so sowing seeds need to be more careful. Under normal circumstances, it is suitable to sow seeds in the greenhouse at the beginning of February or in the open field at the beginning of April. The culture soil is suitable for agricultural fertilizer and garden soil, mixed with a small amount of rotten leaf soil, mixed evenly and sifted. Put the culture soil into a suitable container, gently compact the substrate, and then pour water thoroughly. After the water seeps in, the seeds can be evenly spread on the moist soil.

2. Please note that the depth of the cover should not be too thick, and then keep the basin soil moist. The seedlings will emerge in about 10 days. When the seedlings grow 2 pairs of true leaves, they can divide the seedlings. Note that the seeds of thistle are small, so the seedlings grow slowly. Patchouli thistle is not cold-resistant and has a poor tolerance to high temperature. when the temperature is too high, it will become very poor.

The above is all the detailed introduction about the cultivation of thistle, the editor warmly reminds us that thistle is still a relatively fragile species, and we should pay more attention and take good care of it when we take care of it in order to harvest a large area of beautiful thistle. I hope the introduction of the editor today can help you.