Chinese herbal medicine Qingmuxiang, also known as Acorus tatarinowii, is the root of Acorus calamus and Acorus gramineus. Qingmuxiang has the functions of promoting qi circulation, relieving pain, detoxifying, and reducing swelling. In addition to its medicinal value, it is also necessary to understand its cultivation methods.
Qingmuxiang has deep roots and prefers fertile soil. Sufficient base fertilizer should be applied during planting. If it encounters rainy season, attention should be paid to drainage. If the weather is dry, watering should be done.
Before Qingmuxiang seedlings emerge, the soil should be kept moist, and appropriate watering should be done. After the Qingmuxiang seedlings emerge, watering should be done when it is dry. Generally, there is no need for intertillage weeding during the seedling stage of Qingmuxiang. When the seedlings grow to 6 centimeters, thinning can be done. When the seedlings grow to 10 centimeters, they can be spaced at a distance of 20 centimeters for transplantation.
In July and August each year, weeding can be combined with intertillage. Some yellowing old leaves can be trimmed from the stems to improve light penetration.
In summer, Qingmuxiang can be watered in the morning and evening, but not at noon. During the rainy season, attention should be paid to avoiding waterlogging and preventing root rot.
After the beginning of autumn, Qingmuxiang grows rapidly, and attention should be paid to applying fertilizer.
Qingmuxiang generally does not flower in the first year of sowing. If it starts to produce flower spikes, they can be removed. The flower spikes will bloom in the second year of Qingmuxiang. Apart from the Qingmuxiang pods left for seed production, other flower spikes can be removed to reduce nutrient consumption.
Qingmuxiang often suffers from leaf spot disease and root rot, so prevention and control measures should be taken.
