How to grow Qingxiangmu? The latest cultivation methods and precautions
Qingxiangmu is a foliage plant that releases a faint fragrance. Grown indoors, it not only purifies the air but also repels mosquitoes and insects, making it quite popular on the market. So how should Qingxiangmu be grown? What should be noted when growing it? Let's take a look.
1. Soil selection
Qingxiangmu has low requirements for soil, but it does not like waterlogged soil, so it is best to choose one with good air permeability; sandy soil or perlite can be used as the substrate. You can also mix your own potting soil, but be sure to make it loose and airy, as this is what benefits its growth and development.
2. Light and temperature requirements
Qingxiangmu likes a sunny, warm environment, but it can also tolerate low temperatures of minus 10 degrees. The optimum growing temperature is between 20-25 degrees, the substrate humidity should be moderate and not too wet, and the relative air humidity is best at around 60%. A spot with ample light is the best place for care; it should not be kept in a dark place for a long time. It can be sunned every day, but should not be exposed to prolonged strong sunlight, so in summer take care not to leave it on the balcony all the time and provide appropriate shade.
3. Fertilizer and water management
Qingxiangmu is drought-tolerant and tolerant of poor soil. Its fertilizer management is fairly rough and simple; in general, water and fertilize as little as possible, because if you water even once before the substrate has completely dried out, it can very easily cause root rot, and likewise, once the fertilizer is slightly too strong it will cause fertilizer burn. It is quite sensitive to fertilizer, so seedlings should be fertilized as little as possible or not at all, to avoid excessive fertility burning the seedlings to death; wait until they have grown a bit before fertilizing appropriately. Do not water too frequently; generally watering once every 3-5 days is enough. Each watering must soak through, but too much water will cause root rot, so pay attention to this.
4. Precautions
When growing Qingxiangmu, be sure to prune it in time. When it grows to 50-70 cm, it should be pruned promptly; overly dense branches can be trimmed into different shapes according to your own needs. During cultivation, it should be repotted once every 2-3 years, and fresh soil should also be replaced promptly when repotting, to avoid increasing the threat of pests and diseases. There are three fears in growing Qingxiangmu: first, fear of waterlogging; second, fear of darkness; third, fear of fertilizer burn. Be sure to pay attention to these during the growing period.
The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods and precautions for Qingxiangmu. We hope it helps you. For more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.