Which indoor potted medicinal plant is the best?
Growing flowers and plants is not only pleasing to the eye, but some plants are also greatly beneficial to your health. Below, we recommend several flowers and plants that are best suited for growing at home. Read on to find out.
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle, also known as Japanese honeysuckle, can easily be bought at many Chinese herbal medicine shops. It has the effect of "clearing heat and detoxifying," and has a good effect on treating colds, sore throats, fever and other illnesses. Besides its medicinal effects, it also has a fragrant scent, so growing it at home lets you enjoy it and use it, and caring for it is very simple. How to grow it? Honeysuckle likes plenty of sunlight, and its growing temperature is between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. In severe cold it should be moved back indoors to avoid the cold. During the vigorous growth period from spring to autumn, watering and fertilizing should be appropriately increased in frequency.
Osmanthus
Osmanthus is deeply loved for its intoxicating fragrance. Its flowering period is usually in autumn, around the Mid-Autumn Festival, when large numbers of golden or orange flowers bloom on the branches and release a rich fragrance, hence the saying "Osmanthus blooms everywhere in the eighth month." At the same time, its flowers can be used to make an infusion to drink that helps resolve phlegm and stop coughing, and nourishes the complexion. How to grow it? The suitable temperature is 15-28°C. It likes fertile, slightly acidic soil. In hot summers, pay attention to opening windows often for ventilation. Do not water too frequently; just keep the potting soil moist, and avoid long-term water accumulation in the pot.
Jasmine
In the world of flowers, jasmine can be considered one of the most richly fragrant flowers. Its flowering period is usually from May to early November, when it blooms profusely. Its flowers, after being dried in the sun and made into jasmine tea, have the effects of stopping coughing and resolving phlegm, and regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. How to grow it? It likes a semi-shaded environment and prefers warmth and humidity. For the soil, you can choose fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil for planting. In winter, when the temperature cannot be below 3 degrees, it should be moved indoors to grow, otherwise it is prone to frost damage. Normally, it can be placed in a well-ventilated environment for growth.
Chrysanthemum
The chrysanthemum has the feature of a long flowering period, and can be grown from autumn into early winter. Its flowers come in diverse colors, making it very friendly to beginners. Besides having extremely high ornamental value, after drying it in the sun you can brew chrysanthemum tea to nourish the liver and brighten the eyes. The fragrance of chrysanthemum also has auxiliary therapeutic effects on colds and headaches. How to grow it?
It likes sun, so make sure it gets at least 6 hours of sunlight every day. As for watering, a slight feeling of moisture when you touch it with your hand is the best state. If you find water accumulated at the bottom of the pot, remove it promptly to avoid root rot.