Can South African leaf seedlings be grown indoors?

Can South African leaf seedlings be grown indoors?

South African leaf is also called Vernonia almond. This plant is not recommended to be planted indoors because it is native to the tropics and requires a lot of sunlight to grow. Indoor light cannot meet the growth needs of the plant.

South African leaf seedling growth environment requirements

South African leaf seedlings have strong environmental adaptability. The plant likes sunshine and the suitable growth temperature is 20-30℃. It is widely distributed in areas south of the Sahara Desert and has relatively good drought resistance.

Indoor cultivation method of South African leaf seedlings

1. Light: South African leaf seedlings are long-day crops and need to be given sufficient light during cultivation so that the plants can grow vigorously.

2. Soil: The planting soil for South African leaf seedlings can be prepared with leaf mold and garden soil. Expose it to the sun for 2-3 days before use, then add clean water and stir it into mud.

Benefits of indoor maintenance of South African leaf seedlings

1. Medicinal value: South African leaf seedlings are mostly used as folk herbal medicine in Nigeria. They can be used to treat fever, gastrointestinal and other diseases. Its fresh leaves can also be used as abortion drugs.

2. Nutritional value: South African leaves are rich in dietary fiber, protein, fat, calcium, iron, potassium and other elements, and can also lower blood sugar levels.