PiO: spices and medicinal plants at home

Breeding and care for Turmeric

P:I bought a flowering turmeric. How to deal with it?

O:Turmeric Curcuma longa is a fairlylarge plant , growing up to 1 meter in height . Turmeric in the apartment should stand indiffused light , the most suitable exhibition iseasternorwesternLikes moisture, therefore requiresabundant wateringand constanthumidity substrateDuring development, it produces a lot of roots, so it should be grown in large pots or boxes. FromFebruarytoOctober , every 2 weeks I shouldfeed multi-componentwith fertilizers

Turmeric likes heat, as long as it hashigh humidity airotherwise better not to overheat it. This is especially important in winter. Then it is worth placing the plant onthe brightestandthe coldest windowIt is good to put it outside in the summer. Requires a neutral, light, humus substrate.

Exotic graviola and Polish conditions

P:I have this exotic medicinal plant called graviola. Unfortunately, it keeps shedding its leaves, which previously became stained and turned brown. What could be the reason for this?

O:Graviola, or Annona muricata, is a tropical plantAmerica SouthShe is very sensitive, hates cold, drafts, lack ofmoisture in the airandlack light Despite your best efforts, there are probably noproper conditions of livingand therefore it is attacked by fungal diseases. Take care of the right position with lots ofdiffuse lightandlack coolpowiewowfrom the open window.

Allchore leaves we should throw awayWhen deciding to grow tropical plants in the apartment, especially those rarely found in our country, we must take into account that it may fail. Because not all species can standdifficultfor themconditions in our apartments

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