Introduction to potted Houttuynia cordata The key points for the maintenance of potted Houttuynia cordata The medicinal value of potted Houttuynia cordata The air purification effect of potted Houttuynia cordata The ornamental value of potted Houttuynia cordata As the pace of life accelerates, people pay more and more attention to health and environmental protection. In addition to busy work, raising a pot of green plants can not only beautify the home environment, but also purify the air and cultivate sentiment. potted Houttuynia cordata is such a green pet that integrates ornamental, medicinal, and air purification. Introduction to potted Houttuynia cordata, scientific name Houttuynia cordata, is a perennial herb originating in our country and widely distributed in the Yangtze River Basin and its south. Houttuynia cordata has a unique fishy smell, hence its name. It is not only a delicacy on the table, but also a commonly used medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. Key points for the maintenance of potted houttuynia cordata 1. Selection of pots and soil: Potted houttuynia cordata should be made of earthen pots or ceramic pots with good air permeability, and the soil should be loose and well-drained sandy soil.
2. Watering: Houttuynia cordata likes a humid environment. The soil should be kept moist during growth, but water should not be accumulated. During the high temperature season in summer, the number of watering can be appropriately increased.
3. Fertilization: During the vigorous growth period of Houttuynia cordata, compound fertilizer is applied once a month to promote plant growth.
4. Light: Houttuynia herb prefers semi-cloudy environments. Direct sunlight should be avoided in summer, and the light time can be appropriately increased in winter.
5. Reproduction: Houttuynia cordata can be reproduced through methods such as dividing and cutting. The medicinal value of potted Houttuynia cordata has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuretic and swelling, relieving cough and asthma. It can be used to treat colds, sore throat, pneumonia, nephritis and other diseases. According to the records of "Chinese Materia Medica", the medicinal value of Houttuynia cordata is extremely high and is known as a "natural antibiotic." The air purification effect of potted Houttuynia cordata has the effect of adsorbing harmful substances in the air and purifying the air. According to relevant research, Houttuynia cordata can absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde and benzene and reduce indoor air pollution. Ornamental value of potted houttuynia cordata has green leaves, slender stems and vines, and beautiful shape. It has high ornamental value. Putting a pot of houttuynia cordata at home can not only beautify the home environment, but also add fun to life.
Potted houttuynia cordata is a green plant that integrates ornamental, medicinal, and air purification. It has high practical value. In daily life, raising a pot of houttuynia cordata can not only beautify the home environment, but also bring health to our families. Let us pay attention to green life from now on, embrace potted houttuynia cordata, and make green a part of our lives.