The latest course of cultivation techniques of Centella asiatica

Centella is a perennial herb of Umbelliferae, alias 18 lack, collapse bowl, calla, copper flower grass, etc., often growing in damp wasteland, village side, roadside, ditch side. Centella asiatica can be used as medicine, with the effect of clearing heat and removing dampness, detumescence and detoxification, and can treat summer diarrhea, dysentery and traumatic injury. So how does it grow? Let's take a look.

1. Soil

Before planting Centella asiatica, we must first choose a good soil. Centella asiatica has strong environmental adaptability, and the requirements for soil are not strict, but soft and well-drained soil is appropriate. It is best to choose loose and fertile humus soil, this humus soil has good drainage and permeability, and the fertilizer is high, which can supply all kinds of nutrients needed for the growth of Centella asiatica and make it grow faster. You can also mix cultivation soil by yourself, which can be mixed by rotten leaves, river mud and garden soil according to 0.5:2:2.

2. Temperature and light

Centella asiatica likes warm and humid environment, strong shade tolerance, but can not be directly irradiated by sunlight, but in cultivation can not lack water and light, insufficient light, will lead to its roots rot, so in cultivation should be placed in a semi-shade environment. It is necessary to maintain 4-6 hours of light every day, which is conducive to its growth. At the same time, the temperature requirements for it are also extremely high, the suitable temperature for Centella asiatica is 10-25 degrees, the summer temperature should not exceed 32 degrees, and the winter temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees.

3. Moisture

Centella asiatica is a plant that likes wet environments, so it must be watered frequently when cultivated to keep the soil moist and promote its growth and health. However, watering should also be controlled. Too much watering will lead to water accumulation in the soil, which may cause damage to its roots and easily breed diseases or fertilizers. Therefore, each time watering should not be too much, can take a small amount of frequent watering method, control the soil moisture management.

4. Fertilization

Centella needs a lot of nutrients in the growth process, so it is necessary to fertilize during cultivation, especially after entering the growing season, its growth is extremely vigorous, and the demand for fertilizer is also high, with an average of 1-2 times per month. However, attention should also be paid to fertilization. The fertilizer concentration should not be too thick. It is recommended to dilute the fertilizer with water and then irrigate it. At this time, it can not only avoid the damage caused by thick fertilizer to roots, but also improve the utilization rate of fertilizer.

The above is an introduction to the cultivation techniques of Centella asiatica. I hope it can help you. If you want to know more about it, please pay attention to us.