Culture method of andrographis paniculata

Andrographis paniculata is a kind of plant that likes humidity and temperature, and there are many matters needing attention in the process of planting, so what is the breeding method of andrographis paniculata?

First, the basic introduction of andrographis paniculata

Andrographis paniculata is an annual herb of the family andrographis. It is commonly cultivated in Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi and Yunnan, and also introduced in Jiangsu and Shaanxi. Its origin may be in South Asia. It is also cultivated in Australia.

Andrographis likes high temperature and humid climate. Like plenty of sunshine, like fat. The optimum temperature for seed germination and seedling growth was 25: 30 ℃. When the temperature dropped to 15: 20 ℃, the growth was slow; when the temperature dropped to 8 ℃, the growth stagnated; when the low temperature or frost was about 0 ℃, all the plants withered. The alkaline soil of pH8.0 can still grow normally when it is cultivated in acidic and neutral sandy loam with fertile, loose and well drained soil.

Second, the culture method of andrographis paniculata

1. Soil: choose sandy soil with good air permeability, rich and loose for culture.

2. Temperature: suitable for growth in the environment of 25-30 ℃

3. Fertilization: fertilizing according to the growth of andrographis paniculata.

4. Others: attention should be paid to the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests during the growth of andrographis paniculata.

There are many kinds of fertilization methods for andrographis paniculata, such as:

Rice washing water: Rice washing water not only does not hurt the flower root, but also is a mild compound fertilizer.

Broken eggshell fertilizer method: crush the eggshell and bury it in the soil of the flowerpot, which can make it grow luxuriantly and have numerous flowers and leaves.

Wheat rice stone fertilizer method: you can sprinkle a layer of Maifan stone particles on the soil of the flowerpot, which can not only promote the growth of flowers, but also prolong the flowering period.

Cooked soybeans: you can dig three small holes in the flowerpot, put in three or five grains to two or three deep, and cover them.