Grow verbena at home

Verbena

The aroma of verbena is rich and soft, which is why it is widely used in the cosmetic industry. The verbena is a herbaceous plant very common that you can grow in your urban garden Well, it is not demanding.

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More about the verbena

This aromatic plant is woody and its leaves remain standing throughout the year although there are annual varieties as we must bear in mind that there are about 250 different species.

When cultivating it, you should know that it is a creeping plant so you have to have a somewhat generous surface and be careful to grow the plant with some space between specimen and specimen since it is spread out on the ground.

The verbena also prefers the sandy, light, well-drained soils. It is not a demanding plant as it is resistant to dry conditions, so a weekly watering will be enough to keep it in good condition. On the contrary, it is best not to overwater it.

Regarding the luminosity, the verbena grows better if it is exposed to the sun Although, as we said, it is a fairly adaptable plant so it can tolerate semi-shady conditions. It is a plant from warm to temperate climate so does not support frost.

When sowing, it is best to fertilize the soil first to make it richer in nutrients. You can divide young shoots or plant cuttings, always in a horizontal position. The best time to sow the seeds is autumn and spring and it is recommended to do it in the seedbed.

Verbena

Pests and collection

Plant verbena is very resistant to pests and diseases so it will not present major problems. The main enemies that affect it are the aphids, a very frequent pest in all types of plants, and the Red spider.

La verbena harvest It can be done in the middle of summer, a month after flowering. Then you will have to let it dry if you want to take advantage of its aroma.

Verbena


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