How to care for the plant "Plectranthus coleoides"
The editor will share some small experiences on how to care for Plectranthus coleoides and its cultivation methods and precautions. Let's learn about it together.
Usually, when cultivating flowers at home, the most favorite ones for Flower Lover are those that can emit a fragrant aroma, just like the thick-leaved, evergreen Plectranthus coleoides which is Flower Lover's favorite. Plectranthus coleoides has a characteristic that whenever we touch its leaves with our hands, the fragrance becomes very strong, and even our hands will retain a faint aroma, hence the name "Plectranthus coleoides."
The aroma of Plectranthus coleoides is very enchanting. Some flower friends say it emits a sweet apple scent, while others say its fragrance is like mint or a faint lemon scent, which is very captivating. Flower Lover also can't quite pinpoint the exact flavor of Plectranthus coleoides, but it certainly smells very pleasant and is very suitable for keeping at home. Today, Flower Lover will tell you how to care for Plectranthus coleoides to make its fragrance stronger!
First point: Choose suitable soil for growth
One very important aspect of caring for Plectranthus coleoides at home is to choose soil suitable for its growth, which can help the plant grow better and emit a stronger fragrance. Plectranthus coleoides has a relatively strong adaptability, but it does have higher soil requirements. It is very susceptible to root rot caused by waterlogging, so when choosing soil, we must ensure it is loose, breathable, and has good drainage.
Actually, Plectranthus coleoides, like succulents, prefers dry soil with good drainage and breathability. Therefore, we can directly use succulent nutrient soil to care for Plectranthus coleoides, or mix nutrient-rich leaf mold soil with some larger particle soil and add some well-rotted base fertilizer. This can also care for Plectranthus coleoides very well.
How to care for Plectranthus coleoides
Second point: Maintain sufficient sunlight
When caring for Plectranthus coleoides, we often encounter problems such as yellowing and瘦小 leaves, and excessive growth of branches, which are actually caused by insufficient sunlight. Plectranthus coleoides actually loves the sun and requires more and more sunlight. Even in the hot summer, there is no need to worry about its leaves getting sunburned. The more sunlight it gets, the greener and thicker its leaves will become, and the fragrance will be stronger.
Therefore, as long as the temperature is not higher than 35 degrees, we can confidently place Plectranthus coleoides in a sunny environment for care, ensuring it receives sufficient sunlight throughout the day. Of course, to make Plectranthus coleoides grow more vigorously, the care temperature should be controlled around 20 degrees, combined with sufficient sunlight, which will make the plant grow stronger and its fragrance more intense.
Third point: Do not water too much
Plectranthus coleoides prefers a relatively dry growing environment, so it does not require much water. Therefore, when caring for it, we should also control the amount of watering, ensuring the principle of "better dry than wet." Even short-term water deficiency will not cause significant harm to Plectranthus coleoides, and it can gradually recover after thorough watering.