How to plant catnip? Planting time and method

Planting time of pennywort

Pogostemon cablin is usually planted by cuttings. As long as the temperature is guaranteed to be above 15 degrees, it can be planted by cuttings. The most suitable time is between May and October. The climate is suitable during this period, and the cuttings can take root and survive as soon as possible.

How to plant catnip

Place the cut branches of the fragrant herb in a ventilated and cool environment for 1 to 3 days, then insert them into sandy soil, water them thoroughly, and place them in a cool place for a period of time before they can take root.

How to plant the catnip I just bought

1. The newly bought catnip generally does not need to be watered. If the soil is relatively dry, you can water it with a little bit of water, but not too much.

2. The newly bought catnip should not be placed in direct sunlight. It is best to expose it to sufficient scattered light, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow and the branches will grow too long.

3. The newly bought catnip does not need to be fertilized, but it needs to be pruned, and the rotten branches and leaves should be cut off in time to prevent diseases, pests and insects.

How to grow catnip quickly

If you want the catnip to grow quickly, you need to choose loose soil with good drainage. When caring for the plant, you need to give the plant sufficient light so that its leaves can grow thick.

In addition, the catnip needs to be watered appropriately. When watering, wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. It should also be pruned regularly. Moderate pruning can promote its branching.

Precautions for cultivating pennywort in potted plants

1. When watering the catnip, it is better to let the soil dry a little than to water it too much. It is also necessary to prune it in time to leave enough space for it to grow.

2. The catnip usually has only a slight fragrance, and its fragrance will become stronger when you touch it. So if you want a strong fragrance, you need to give it sufficient light and reduce watering.