Fragrant wood has high medicinal value; what are the key points to note when growing it?

Fragrant wood has fine, dense, emerald-green leaves, red young leaves, and slender, delicate branches that are quite lovely. Combined with its fresh fragrance, it has become increasingly popular in recent years as a small foliage potted plant. It is not only beautiful but also valuable for its medicinal properties. Below, let us learn about the key points to note when growing fragrant wood.

Key points to note when growing fragrant wood

1. A potted fragrant wood kept at home is generally 50-70 cm tall including the pot. Overly dense branches need to be pruned. To make the plant shape fuller, you can prune 2-3 cm off the top branches to encourage new shoots to sprout.

2. Fragrant wood seedlings have three fears:

① Fear of waterlogging. The soil should be kept as dry and loose as possible, and generally not watered or watered as little as possible. Each watering must be a thorough soaking, meaning the water must wet the bottom. Too much watering will cause root rot. The soil must be chosen for good drainage.

② Fear of shade. Provide ample sunlight; apart from avoiding scorching sun, try to meet its sunlight needs as much as possible. During the seedling stage, thin the seedlings in time to increase light penetration and air circulation.

③ Fear of fertilizer burn. Seedlings do not have high fertilizer requirements, so fertilization should be dilute.

3. Wind. Fragrant wood cannot withstand strong wind; if the wind is strong, the leaves will drop. This is because the attachment points of fragrant wood leaves are very fragile.

4. Temperature. It likes warmth, and winter protection work should be done well. Seedlings are not very cold-resistant and need protection in North China. The plant can tolerate low temperatures of -10°C.

5. When the plant is weak, it is not recommended to keep it next to a computer for a long time; radiation and computer heat dissipation are still quite harmful.

The above are the key points to note when growing fragrant wood that the editor has introduced to you. Mastering this knowledge will allow you to better care for the plants in your home. Get one pot now.