The latest culture methods and matters needing attention of thyme

Thyme, also known as thyme, we know from its name that it is a plant related to spices, and it has high ornamental value, so it is very suitable for indoor potted plants, and there are many people raising it indoors in daily life. So do you know how to raise thyme? Come and have a look with the editor.

I. Culture methods

1. Temperature

Thyme is a kind of plant that likes warm environment very much and is relatively hardy. The best growth temperature is about 20-25 degrees. It can not be planted in high temperature and humidity environment at all, because it will affect its growth and cause it to rot. It is best to cut it in a cool environment for cultivation, especially in summer must be placed in a cool environment maintenance, while strengthening ventilation, but also can spray water to cool down.

2. Lighting

The growth and development of thyme needs sufficient light, if the light is sufficient, it will cause the plant to grow too long, which is not conducive to its flowering, and it can not be exposed to the sun. In summer and autumn, the sun is relatively strong, and proper shading is needed. Shading can prevent leaves from being burned.

3. Watering

The leaves of thyme are a little fleshy, so they suffer a little drought and avoid waterlogging. If the potted soil is too wet, the roots and leaves of the plant will grow poorly, and it will reduce its essential oil content, and may even cause its rotting roots or plant death. During the growing period, watering should grasp the principle that it should not be dry or watered thoroughly, so it would rather be dry than keep it too wet.

4. Fertilization

Thyme growth is relatively slow, so it does not need too much fertilizer, can grow vigorously in the spring and autumn, fertilizer can be applied every half a month, to avoid the use of raw fertilizer, it is recommended that cake fertilizer diluted with water before watering.

II. Points for attention

1. Pruning

Thyme needs to be picked in the seedlings, which can promote the formation of branches, and can also be pruned at any time according to the growth of thyme to maintain the beauty of the plant and increase permeability. But it should be noted that pruning should pay attention to strength and discretion, do not trim too low and lose to the Lignification part, which will affect the sprouting of new buds.

2. Change the basin

Potted soil is limited, thyme usually has to be changed once every two years, neutral or alkaline soil with good drainage can be selected, potted soil can be prepared with humus soil and peat soil, and appropriate amount of perlite and coarse sand in the field can be used to facilitate drainage.

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