Mint is a perennial herb with erect stems growing to 30-60 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, 3-5 cm long, with serrated edges. Its flowers are verticillate inflorescences, growing in the axils of leaves, and the color is light purple. This plant has a certain edible or medicinal value, its stems and leaves can be eaten, can also be used as flavoring agent or spice, but also can be antiseptic sterilization, diuresis and phlegm.
1. is it easy to raise?
Houttuynia cordata Thunb has a relatively strong adaptability and can grow well in a bad environment, so it is relatively easy to raise it at home. Basically, the survival rate is very high, and it is not too harsh on the surrounding environment. It does not need to consume energy, and it can be raised well.Houttuynia cordata Thunb is divided into soil culture and water culture two methods, according to their preferences and specific circumstances to choose conservation methods, these two culture methods have their own advantages and disadvantages.However, attention should be paid to the growth of Houttuynia cordata, which may be infected with pests and diseases, such as leaf spot, stem rot, southern blight, red spider and so on, and special attention should be paid to prevention and control.
2. how to grow up well
1. Astigmatism irradiation: Houttuynia cordata Thunb needs to be exposed to light reasonably during growth, and cannot be irradiated by strong light. It can be placed under astigmatism for maintenance at ordinary times, and sufficient light can be maintained during the growth period. However, attention should be paid to avoid strong light, and it cannot grow under strong light, otherwise it will be wilted.
2. Reasonable watering: Houttuynia cordata Thunb likes water, and is watered twice in the morning and evening during the seedling period, so as to ensure the required water and keep the soil moist.Adult plants should be watered according to their growth conditions, but no water should be accumulated.
3. Regular fertilization: Regular fertilization should also ensure the necessary conditions for growth, and fertilizer should not be lacked. During the growth period, decomposed organic fertilizer should be added, with nitrogen fertilizer as the main fertilizer.
