What are the planting precautions for Orthosiphon aristatus?
Orthosiphon aristatus is a wild plant with a unique form that is often overlooked. In fact, its value is relatively high: it can be used as medicine, helps protect the kidneys, and has a strengthening effect on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Because wild resources are scarce, it is planted artificially on a large scale. Below, the editor brings you its planting precautions.
1. Temperature
The suitable growing temperature for Orthosiphon aristatus is 18-25 degrees. Once the temperature drops below 18 degrees, its cuttings will find it extremely difficult to root and are not easy to survive, and the plant's growth rate will also be extremely slow. When the temperature is above 25 degrees, it can grow normally for a short time, but prolonged high temperatures will make its cutting openings susceptible to invasion by pathogens; the higher the temperature, the higher the rate of bacterial production. Therefore, temperature must be paid particular attention during cultivation. During propagation, if the temperature is too low, good insulation measures should be taken; at high temperatures, measures such as increasing shading, sprinkling water, and ventilation should be taken to lower the temperature.
2. Humidity
Orthosiphon aristatus prefers shady and moist environments, so after cutting, sufficient air humidity should be maintained, preferably around 80%. If the air humidity is too low, watering or spraying water mist can be used to lower the temperature and increase humidity. However, note that it should not be sprayed too much; twice a day is appropriate. In summer, when temperatures are high and evaporation is greater, it can be sprayed several more times. In cloudy and rainy weather, the air humidity is already high; if the soil moisture is also relatively high, spraying can be skipped, and drainage measures should also be taken.
3. Light
Orthosiphon aristatus prefers to grow in an environment with sufficient light, but it is afraid of being sunburned. Strong direct sunlight will cause its stems, leaves, and flowers to wilt. In summer, the temperature is high and the sunlight is quite harsh; if it is directly exposed to sunlight, in severe cases it will be sunburned to death. Therefore, in summer, shading from sunlight should be done well, and a shade net can be set up to increase the degree of shading; scattered light is already enough for its growth. Outside of summer, it can be given full-day light care, and the shade net can be removed.
4. Fertilizer and water
If any plant is to grow quickly and well, fertilization is indispensable, but when fertilizing Orthosiphon aristatus, note that it cannot be broadcast randomly. Fertilizers suitable for its growth should be chosen, such as potassium fertilizer and nitrogen fertilizer. Watering should be done according to whether the soil is dry or wet. If the soil is not dry, try not to water it, and each time you water, water it thoroughly. In addition, when fertilizing, be careful not to scatter fertilizer on the leaves and flowers, so as to avoid burning the leaves and flowers and causing their death.
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