How to care for Acorus calamus in winter so it survives the cold safely?

Acorus calamus (sweet flag) is a perennial herb often seen growing beside streams or paddy fields. In China's traditional culture, Acorus calamus is a sacred herb that wards off evil, and during the Dragon Boat Festival it is often placed together with mugwort at the front door to ward off evil. Anyone who has grown Acorus calamus at home knows that although it rarely blooms, the whole plant still gives off a fragrance when grown indoors, and with its slender emerald leaves it is very beautiful. So how should Acorus calamus get through the winter? Today Qinnong Network introduces the winter care methods for Acorus calamus.

Acorus calamus usually grows by the water, and its favorite growing temperature is 20-25°C. When the temperature drops below 10°C it stops growing. It is rather poor at tolerating cold and does not tolerate drought, so even in winter care you must pay attention to replenishing water in time and providing appropriate light. Below is a detailed introduction to the winter care requirements for Acorus calamus.

1. Move it indoors

Acorus calamus is not weak in its ability to adapt to cold, but not every place has a winter it can adapt to. In the north, no matter how good its cold resistance is, the environment is simply too cold, so it must be placed indoors. That way Acorus calamus will not suffer frost damage and can get through the whole cold winter safely.

2. Prune dead leaves

The old leaves of Acorus calamus easily begin to turn yellow and withered in winter. If they are not pruned in time, the leaves can easily rot. At this point do not rush and do not pull the leaves off with your hands; cut the leaves off instead, so that the roots of Acorus calamus are not damaged and the growth of the surrounding leaves is not affected.

3. Light

Here you need to know one thing: even a plant that loves cool conditions cannot go without light for a long time. When the weather turns a little warmer, you can also put Acorus calamus outdoors to take in sunlight. Even if there is no suitable weather, it should still be placed in a fairly bright spot at the right times.

4. Water

Acorus calamus does not like dry environments. As soon as you notice the soil is a little dry, water it in the right amount. At this time water must not be left standing in the pot either, otherwise the roots cannot breathe properly.

Acorus calamus is a plant with very strong adaptability, and it also has the effects of repelling mosquitoes and insects, ornamental value, resistance to pollution and medicinal uses. One herb serves many purposes, and placed at home it also gives off a fragrance. Keep a pot of it near you often, and your whole life will get better and better.