Herba Houttuyniae propagation method

Mint is not an annual herb, it can be raised for many years, and because its branches can reproduce themselves, so as long as the environment is suitable for proper maintenance, it can basically be raised forever. It itself is not strict with the soil, grows faster in loose and fertile places, and usually ensures adequate light, which is more conducive to the development of plants. The growth period should provide sufficient water, fertilization as long as the base fertilizer is good, usually do not need topdressing.

1. Morphological characteristics

The stem of Houttuynia cordata Thunb is flat cylindrical, some are slightly twisted, the color of the surface is brown yellow, there are many longitudinal edges on it, the nodes are obvious, and the height of the whole plant is about 30-50 cm.The leaves are alternate, thin papery, with obvious glandular dots on the back, ovate or broadly ovate in shape, some curled and wrinkled, dark yellow-green to dark brown in surface color, gray-green below, petiole is not long, about 1-3.5 cm in length.Houttuynia in the summer flowering, spike terminal, flowers are relatively small, petals have 4 bracts, the color is white, but also bear a nearly spherical capsule.

2. Growth Habit

Houttuynia cordata likes to grow in warm places, more like wet, can not withstand drought, so water can not be missing.The soil requirements are not strict, but it grows best in fertile sandy loam, not in clay.

3. Efficacy

Houttuynia cordata not only can be eaten, but also has a certain effect, this grass is cold in nature, can clear heat and detoxify, but also can discharge pus, diuretic, has the effect of antibacterial and antiviral, can improve human immunity.

Herba Houttuyniae

4. Propagation Method

There are many propagation methods of Houttuynia cordata Thunb, such as sowing, division and cuttage, but the germination rate of sowing is low, so this method is not commonly used.