Patchouli plant growing herbaceous shrub of the genus Pogostemon also known as Pogostemon cablin or Pachouli, Patchouli plant perennial evergreen plant also used as fragrant ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves edible in color green in elliptic shape the edge serrated.
Patchouli plant flower
Flower fragrant in color pink-purple the flowers small and grow on spike in inflorescence.
Patchouli plant for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Patchouli plant growing and care:
Moist
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Can cause skin problems
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Nematode, fungal
Pruning season:
Autumn – winter
How to prune:
For design
Size of the plant?
0.5-1 m, 20-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Autumn
General information about the flower
Fragrant flowers in color pink-purple the flowers small and grow on spike in inflorescence
Uses of Patchouli plant flower:
Oil, fragrant, soap
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
All year
How to harvest the leaves?
After the plant established can trim freely
Information about leaves:
Green in elliptic shape the edge serrated
Uses of Patchouli plant leaves:
Beverage, salad
Scientific name:
Pogostemon cablin