What are the traditional Chinese medicine aliases of rosemary? Detailed explanation of planting and care points

Rosemary is an economic crop native to Europe and the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, a plant from which essential oil can be extracted. Rosemary extract is used in our daily lives in perfumes, cosmetics, food, insect repellents, and air fresheners. Let's take a look below at what the traditional Chinese medicine aliases of rosemary are, and what the planting and care points are.

1. What are the traditional Chinese medicine aliases of rosemary?

Rosemary is the traditional Chinese medicine name for rosemary, and it can also be called tansy and dew of the sea. In terms of classification, rosemary belongs to the Dicotyledoneae class, Lamiaceae family, and Rosmarinus genus, and is a shrub.

2. What are the planting and care points for rosemary?

1. Propagation methods

Rosemary can be propagated by several methods such as sowing, cuttings, and layering. Generally, the seed germination method is used when introducing new varieties, because its seeds germinate relatively slowly and the germination rate is low, and this method is generally not chosen for ordinary planting. Large-scale planting mostly uses asexual propagation. For small-scale planting, side branches can be collected after pinching the mother plant to promote sprouting, and then planted as cuttings.

2. Transplanting points

After the cuttings take root and survive, they should be transplanted. When transplanting them into flower pots, pots with a diameter of about 10cm can be chosen, and depending on the rosemary variety and season, plant for six to ten weeks. The plants should also be pruned in time to promote the growth of side branches.

3. Fertilizer

Use 14-4-14 as fertilizer, and control the concentration at 125ppm. Also keep the pH value of the substrate at 5.8~6.2; choosing chelated iron can effectively keep the substrate at a suitable pH value.

4. Watering

In rosemary planting, watering is very important. Rosemary is afraid of wetness and not afraid of dryness, so the basic watering principle is: if you are not sure whether to water today, then water tomorrow.

5. Pruning

Rosemary needs to be pruned and trimmed regularly, otherwise the axillary buds of rosemary will grow unchecked and the whole plant will look very messy.

5. Pest and disease management

The most common diseases are root rot, gray mold, and so on, which mostly appear in humid environments. Moreover, if the cultivation substrate is moist, rosemary plants will also wilt, and at this time the plants should be moved out of the greenhouse. The most common pests are red spider mites and whiteflies, and the control method is mainly biological control. Of course, the most important thing is prevention, so special attention should be paid to hygiene conditions, water management, temperature, and light.

6. Harvest management

We mainly use the branches and leaves of rosemary, so they can generally be picked directly by hand or cut with scissors, and a kind of mucus will flow from the plant wounds. This liquid is difficult to wash off once it gets on the hands, and some people are allergic to it. When harvesting, it is best to wear gloves and long-sleeved clothing. After harvesting, rosemary can be used immediately, or it can be quickly dried and stored to avoid the loss of aroma.

The above is an introduction to the aliases, planting, and care points of rosemary. We hope it is helpful to you.