Ornamental plants are fantastic, but I must confess that my favorites are those that in addition to being cute, contribute silently to the home. For example, purifying plants cleanse the environment of pathogens, others regulate humidity, but the ones that have a special place in my heart are aromatic plants.
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Asking your plants for some leaves to make an infusion or to prepare a dish is a unique experience. You offer them all the care they need and they in return will give you all their flavor and medicinal and culinary properties.
If you want to join the club of useful plants, you can start with a powerful trio of aromatics: sage, rosemary, and thyme. easy to care for and versatile, they will be the perfect addition to your home. With this care guide, they will last much longer and you will learn how to use them.
All About
Salvia Salvia Officinalis is an herb that is well distributed throughout the world. It grows very fast and is very hardy, to the point where if planted outside, you can leave it to its fate that will continue to develop. In pots you do have to take care of it a little, but it is so undemanding that it will become one of your favorites. It reaches a height of about 70 cm and produces very beautiful flowers, purple, pink or white, in spring.
What is Salvia used for?
This humble herb has many medicinal properties. It is a potent anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, and digestive. It has vitamin A and C, and helps regulate blood glucose. You can take sage infusions to relieve headaches, menstrual aches and pains, to improve blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Also in case of stomach pains or spasms, there are also those who make mouthwashes with sage to combat bad breath, gingivitis and pharyngitis.
It is a widely used ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, it goes very well with lamb, sausages and smoked meat, while in North America it is added to Thanksgiving turkey. But these are not the only uses, as it is burned to purify the environment and free it of negative energy.
Caring for Potted Sage Light
- and Temperature: Place your pot in a spot where it will receive plenty of sunlight. It can be next to a window, much better if it's in full sun. It is cold and frosty, down to -7°C.
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- Watering should be done a couple of times a week during the summer and spaced out the waterings throughout the rest of the year. Water moderately, to prevent its roots from waterlogging and rotting or being attacked by fungi. Always check the substrate: it should remain rather moist during its growth stage and once it is an adult, wait for it to dry well before watering.
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- A universal substrate will suffice for this cute plant. You can put some perlite on it to make it easier to drain.
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Rosemary has a very rich composition: essential oils, phenols, potassium, zinc, calcium, magnesium, vitamins B1 and B3. For this reason, it has digestive properties. It is wonderful for treating discomforts such as heartburn, flatulence, indigestion, among others. It can be used to complement iron deficiency anemia treatments, such as mouthwash to prevent tooth decay and inflammation in the mouth, as well as to combat bad breath. But my favorite use of rosemary is on your hair, because it makes it beautiful. There are those who make their shampoo with rosemary, but I prefer to make the infusion with water, put it in a spray and spray it on my hair.
But don't think that the uses of rosemary are limited to medicine, because it is an essential dressing in the preparations of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. You can put a few sprigs inside a jar of olive oil and create a perfect accompaniment to salads and other preparations.
Watering
- : This plant does not require a lot of water to live. You should wait for the substrate to dry very well before watering again. Do this sparingly: soak the substrate slowly, but not to the point where water is pouring out of the drain holes in the pot.
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- Lighting: Rosemary loves sun and light, so you want to place its pot in a place where it can take advantage of all the solar energy. In theory you should get about 6 hours of direct sun, but as long as they are in a well-lit place it will be enough.
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- Substrate: you can use a universal utrate, as it is a very grateful and undemanding plant. In fact, it prefers poor, light soils. There is no need to add fertilizer to the substrate.
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- Temperature: if it drops to -1°C, you should protect your rosemary indoors as they are susceptible to frost.
Fragrant thyme
Within the composition of thyme, elements such as thymol, carvacrol, geraniol, terpinol, as well as flavonoids, tannins and other active ingredients that give thyme quite extensive therapeutic effects stand out. It works as an expectorant and antiseptic, so you can use it as a gargle rinse when you have respiratory conditions, such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and other conditions such as allergies, that cause irritation in the throat area.
It is also an excellent digestive, so it will be a perfect infusion to drink in case of abdominal pain, inflammation, indigestion, gas and other stomach discomfort. You can mix it with other aromatics to enhance its effect.
In cooking, thyme is used to season poultry, meats, and dishes of Provençal cuisine. It is a great accompaniment to bring out the flavor in oils, cheese and vinegars, but also in the preparation of soups and sauces.
Watering
- : Thyme requires little water to grow, so it is compatible with forgetful ones. But you must remember that watering must be moderate, do not flood your plant to prevent excess moisture from affecting the roots. Allow the substrate to dry out between waterings.
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- Lighting: This plant requires a lot of sun to develop properly. You can put it in full sun, or near a window where it gets a good sun bath daily. Don't worry about the temperature, they are very resistant, although you must protect them from frost.
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- Substrate and pots: A universal substrate is good for this plant. It does not require excessive fertilization, in fact you should avoid applying fertilizers rich in nitrogen or minerals, because it will make it less resistant to low temperatures. The substrate should be rather alkaline and dry. Try to sow it in tall, deep pots, because thyme's long roots require plenty of space to spread and root. It is very important to take care of the correct drainage of the pot, as this will determine the success of your plant.
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