Description
PLEASE NOTE: We sell cuttings and bare root plants only. If you see a picture of a large plant in the listing it is for illustration purposes only and not what you will receive. Cuttings need to be placed in a container with water or moist soil till they root, bare root plants can be placed directly in the ground or pots and usually require daily watering till they are established. Some cuttings like succulents and cacti can be placed directly in the ground without rooting. Most cuttings do not have 100 percent success rate so we recommend you purchase a few to ensure success. Even some bare root plants will not give you 100 percent success rate after planting in the ground. Some plants are considered invasive in certain areas or provinces and the onus is on you to make sure you research the plant that you are purchasing to make sure it will work for you, your area and your landscape. To find out more info about cuttings and bare root plants and how to root cuttings please click HERE
- Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Too much sun can scorch the foliage, Too little can prevent blooms.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained, sandy loam, but is tolerant of various soil types.
- Water: Drought-resistant, so water sparingly. Overwatering can cause the plant to collapse.
- Fertilizer: Light fertilization is recommended, especially in containers. A slow-release fertilizer or a half-strength liquid fertilizer applied every two weeks during the growing season is sufficient.
- Pruning: Hard pruning after flowering is recommended to keep the plant in check.
- Pest control: Its strong fragrance is said to repel mosquitoes, flies, and other garden pests.
- Pest repellent: Repels a variety of garden pests due to its strong scent.
- Companion plant: Can be planted alongside vegetable gardens, though care should be taken to prevent it from competing with crops.
- Air purifier: Some sources claim it acts as an air purifier.
- Medicinal: The tea from steeped leaves is said to be similar to mint tea.
Chances of success of cuttings or bare root:
HIGH. This plant is very easy plant to propagate and will root even by sticking a cutting directly in the ground. Purchasing bare root will speed up the process but is not necessary for success. If you want to save money and are patient then purchase cuttings rather than bare root. Cuttings root better in moist soil vs water. Water daily for the first 5 days then allow to soil to dry out before watering again after the 5 days and start watering every 3 – 4 days till the plant is showing new growth then reduce watering to once a week vary sparingly. This plant is very drought tolerant and in some areas when it is established no watering is required at all as long as it receives rainfall occasionally.
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