Culture methods and matters needing attention of Rosemary

Rosemary, also known as the dew of the ocean, Aiju, is a natural spice plant, which emits a fragrant smell during its growth, which can refresh the mind. In particular, stems, leaves and flowers have a pleasant fragrance, which is very effective in purifying the air at home. The following is to introduce the breeding methods and matters needing attention of rosemary.

I. growth habits of Rosemary

Rosemary likes a warm and humid environment, grows slowly at higher temperatures, and grows faster when the weather is sunny in winter without a cold spell.

There are more rosemary leaves, which are leathery leaves, all of which are drought-tolerant and can meet their water needs by keeping the soil slightly moist. However, the planted soil should choose the one with better drainage, which is more beneficial to its growth.

In addition, it should be noted that in the natural environment, rosemary for many years is a shrub, but the family potted rosemary plant type is small, the growth is slow, it is difficult to see Lignification.

Second, the culture method of rosemary

1. Flowerpot

Rosemary is a kind of vanilla, like cold and dry environment, flowerpot is very important for its growth. The air permeability of the unglazed tile basin is the best and can be taken into consideration. As for the size of the flowerpot, about 20 centimeters in diameter will be fine. Too large, the amount of water is not easy to control, coupled with the slow growth of rosemary, do not need too much room for growth.

two。 Soil

For soil, ordinary garden soil is enough. Add a small amount of fertilizer to the soil before planting.

3. Fertilizer application

It is enough to apply fertilizer two or three times a year, using rotten organic fertilizer in the soil at the edge of the flowerpot. It is OK to apply thin fertilizer frequently, but you don't need too much fertilizer at one time. Specific according to the growth of the plant, appropriate fertilization.

4. Watering

If you water it, you need to water more in summer. generally, when the temperature is high in summer, do not water at noon, once in the morning and in the evening. In other seasons, it is usually watered once a week. During maintenance, it is watered according to the condition of the basin soil. If it is dry and white, it needs watering.

5. Temperature

Rosemary is a relatively hardy plant, which can be put on a semi-enclosed balcony in winter. There is no problem around-5 ℃. So there is no need to take measures to keep warm in winter. But the winter temperature in your area is below-10 ℃, so it is recommended to move indoors. The temperature is high in summer, so it should be ventilated and cooled in time to promote its growth.

Matters needing attention in rosemary culture

1. Don't pour water.

In fact, flower friends water according to experience. Flower friends who raise rosemary for the first time need to pay attention to the high temperature in summer, although they need more watering, but they cannot be watered, and the plants are easily wilted and their growth slows down. In addition, this kind of situation will also occur in perennial plants if they are not properly watered.

two。 Don't use chemical fertilizer.

Rosemary needs to apply enough fertilizer after flowering to promote its long-lasting flowering, but it is best not to use chemical fertilizer to avoid burning seedlings. Usually grow at home, you can also pour a little fermented rice water.