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Characteristics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The incense plant, whose scientific name is Plectranthus coleoides ‘Marginatus’<\/em><\/strong> , is native to India. It belongs to the botanical family Lamiaceae, such as Salvia or Teucrium. It can reach a height of 50 to 60 centimeters, so it is perfect to have in a pot. Its leaves are small, 2-3 cm long, green with white edges, slightly toothed. The flowers grow in clusters, and are pale or white lilac. These have no ornamental value, since they are very small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its rate of growth is rapid, so you can fill a hanging pot in a matter of one to two years.\u00a0But this should not worry us too much, since your root system is not invasive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To have a healthy incense plant, we just have to consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being a plant of tropical origin, it does not resist the cold, but it adapts very well to living inside the home as<\/strong> long as we place it in a room where there is plenty of natural light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Frequent in summer, and somewhat scarcer during the rest of the year. We have to prevent the earth from puddling, so for that we must check the humidity before watering again. So, we can use the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important<\/strong> : if we have a dish under it, we have to remove the remaining water 15-20 minutes after watering, otherwise the roots will rot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It must have good drainage. We can use universal culture substrate mixed with 30% perlite<\/strong> , and put a first layer of expanded clay balls so that the water drains more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the whole growing season, that is, in spring and summer, we must fertilize using organic fertilizers<\/strong> , such as guano for example, which has a rapid effectiveness. Of course, even if it is organic, we have to follow the instructions specified on the package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid the possible appearance of pests, fungi or bacteria, we must remove the withered leaves and flowers<\/strong> . Also, in spring we have to lower the height, more or less in half. In this way, we will force you to take new, healthier and stronger shoots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fastest way to obtain new specimens is by multiplying it by cuttings<\/strong> , in the spring. We cut some stems, we planted them in a pot with substrate based on peat and sand in equal parts, and we water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If all goes well, they will take root soon, approximately two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it is a very resistant plant, it can be affected by some pests or have some problems, which are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If we have it outside, we must be very careful with\u00a0snails and slugs<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0Mollusks love the tender leaves of plants, including those of incense, so we have to watch them and\u00a0act when they begin to cause damage\u00a0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If we water in excess, fungi can appear, such as\u00a0mildew<\/strong>\u00a0(known as gray mold, because of the “dust” that leaves on the leaves) or\u00a0Phytophthora<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0In the event that it occurs, we must act quickly, treating the plant with systemic fungicides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyway, the best cure is prevention, either with copper or with sulfur. But if we have pets we have to keep them away from these products, because they can cause serious health problems. In addition, we have to avoid excessive watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Incense is a plant that we met in Spain thanks to the Arab merchants of the taifas era. Soon we began to consider it a symbol of good omen<\/strong> , probably because of its pleasant aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But what we like so much, others can not stand it, like mosquitoes, which move away as soon as they approach him. For this reason, it is an excellent anti-mosquito plant<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n From this link you can\u00a0buy incense plants\u00a0.\u00a0Do not miss it!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Variegata The variegata plant\u00a0is one of the most popular.\u00a0Its small variegated leaves, as well as the intense aroma that they give off, besides its easy cultivation and maintenance make it<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1196,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"variegata\"](\"https:\/\/mygardenguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Plectranthus_coleoides_hojas-1024x768.jpg\")
Plectranthus_coleoides <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCare Of The Variegata – Plectranthus coleoides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Irrigation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Problems that incense may have<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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