Patchouli Pogostemon cablin

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is a tropical tender perennial grown for not culinary. It prefers bright indirect light and warmth and gritty, free-draining soil, reaching about 40–70 cm. Harvest in leaves for drying/scent for the best flavour and aroma.

  • Sun: Bright indirect light and warmth
  • Soil: Gritty, free-draining soil
  • Watering: Low to moderate once established
  • Harvest: Leaves for drying/scent
  • Difficulty: Hard

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