There are several ways to grow andrographis.

Andrographis paniculata, also known as bitter gentian grass, is an annual medicinal plant, which has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxification, anti-inflammation and pain. It is mainly planted in tropical and subtropical areas. In fact, there is more than one way to grow andrographis paniculata. Today, we are going to introduce several common methods of planting andrographis paniculata to help you actually plant and use it, and you can also learn about the growth of andrographis paniculata.

1. Sowing and planting

The seeds of andrographis paniculata are very small, and the ability of direct seeding is poor, so we need to soak the seeds before sowing, but also plough fine planting soil, and cover the soil shallowly. Soak the seeds with 50 degrees hot water and soak for two days until the temperature drops to more than 20 degrees. Can not promote germination, seed germination is easy, seed mixed grass ash sowing seedbed, cover a few millimeters of soil. After spraying water, it is covered with plastic film and straw. Sprout 80% and remove the mulch. After that, he often applied light fertilizer and water.

2. Cutting planting

Cutting andrographis paniculata, to choose a strong main stem, the main stem cut into 5 cm long, leaving a few leaves, the lower end of the main stem to oblique cut, and then can be cut. Choose a piece of semi-shaded land, the soil needs to be loose sandy loam soil, or directly in the sand bed cutting, seedling bed mixed with sand can. The cuttings are cut into the soil and sprayed with water to moisturize every day. It will soon take root, and when it is full, it will become a plant.

3. Family planting

Grow andrographis paniculata at home, it is more casual, it is easy to survive. You can take the branches directly and cut them in the water, and then transplant them into the flowerpot after taking root. After the growth is restored, it can be watered at regular intervals so that it can grow well. Or directly prepare river sand and humus, sow directly, and wait for growth. Watering, heat preservation, even if there is no germination is nothing, the loss is not big.

4. Points for attention

Sowing seedlings pay attention to uniform sowing, sowing is best when the temperature rises to more than 20 degrees, easy to sprout and grow fast. If the covered straw is clean, the sterilized straw. Do not transplant when the cuttings take root. Water and loosen the soil three days before transplanting to avoid root damage. Family planting, generally do not plant too much, direct seeding can grow very well.

There are also several planting methods of andrographis paniculata. You can choose your own planting method and choose the suitable one according to your own conditions. But no matter which way, we should pay attention to some details, do not affect the growth of andrographis paniculata.