If rosemary is very popular in the kitchen to add flavor to our dishes, this beautiful plant is also widely used at home to give it a sweet and well-perfumed environment.
It should be noted that it is one of the most used aromatic plants today.
But did you know that you can grow it at home and have beautiful flowers in a simple pot?
Rosemary – Source: spm
Like any plant, for it to thrive, we need to know it better and know what basic care it needs:
Flowering and tips for good growth:
First of all, you should know that rosemary blooms several times a year. Winter is its best time of the year.
While it is essential that it receives a good dose of natural light, it is absolutely necessary not to leave it exposed to the sun for too long. The latter runs the risk of burning its leaves.
The best climate for rosemary is warm, temperate temperatures. However, it is very durable as long as the temperatures are not below freezing. It can adapt to drought or heavy rain, but does not tolerate hail, frost or too intense summer sun. Excesses are always harmful.
Romero adapts to any place, both indoors and outdoors. For example, in winter we can have it in a corner near the living room or take it out in summer on the balcony with the rest of our plants.
Irrigation is essential: you must water it regularly, especially if you notice that the soil is really dry. During the warmer months, watering should be constant and almost daily. Especially if you feel that the flowers are becoming drier or almost yellowish.
It is also essential to have a pot or container with a good drainage hole to prevent the roots from rotting.
When you see that it is not growing as it should, or that it is suddenly covered in pests, such as scale insects and aphids, consider pruning your plant. Above all, prune only the parts in poor condition, of course, respect those that are in good health.
If you want to transplant it, you will need to do it in early spring. Once removed from its container, it will be transplanted immediately. Then you will have to wait until next season to see rosemary flowers grow, as your plant will have to adapt and absorb the new nutrients that its new location will provide.
Planting Rosemary – Source: spm
The best place for your rosemary
Taking into account all the tips we have given above so that your rosemary blooms and grows as it should, it is no less important to find the best place for it to complete this cycle.
For cold climates, we recommend keeping it indoors. Once inside the house, find a place near a window where it will receive the necessary natural light.
Keep it away from radiators or heaters that dry it out.
When the good weather arrives, you can place it on your balcony, always taking care that it does not overheat in direct sunlight. A few hours of natural light are enough, the rest of the time it is better to place it in the shade.