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What are the care methods for Paederia scandens (skunk vine)?

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Seeing this title, you may wonder why it is called this name. This is because if we crush its leaves with our hands, we will smell an odor like chicken droppings. However, after a while this smell will turn into a delicate fragrance, quite amazing, right! This plant is very widely distributed in our country, especially in the various provinces of the south. Its value is also very high, so it is worth planting and caring for. So, what issues need attention in its care?

1. The habits of this plant

First, it requires a warm, slightly hot environment, which we can also see from the fact that its distribution areas are mainly in the south. Second, it has a relatively large demand for water; if it is growing wild, it will be distributed in moist places. There is also sunlight: its adaptability to light is relatively strong, and it can have it or not. Then there is fertilizer: during specific periods it needs fertilizer. There is also weeding; the specific methods will be covered below.

2. Specific methods

(1) Temperature: If it is planted in the south and the winter temperature is relatively low, then appropriate cold protection measures need to be taken; in other seasons, generally no attention is needed. If it is in a more northern region, then it needs to be adjusted according to the specific temperature, as long as the plant is not subjected to freezing damage.

(2) Water: This plant is generally grown in open ground, so the amount of watering can be adjusted specifically according to rainfall. If it is not enough, then supplement it artificially.

(3) Fertilizer: First, during its relatively fast growth period, generally concentrated in the two seasons of spring and summer, when it especially needs one topdressing is when it grows to 30 cm; we can use animal or human excrement to supplement nutrients for it. In addition, before winter arrives, we still have to give it one topdressing to help it through the winter; at this time, compost can be chosen.

(4) Weeding: First, when its height reaches about 30 cm, carry out one weeding. In addition, after harvesting in September and October, carry out another one.

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