What is liquorice?

Licorice plant, scientifically known as helichrysum petiolare , is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a native plant of South Africa, but the species has become naturalized in the United States and Portugal. In the state of California in the United States, this species is registered as weeds. Other names used in the reference to these plants include the dragon of licorice, end liquorice and Hotentot tea. It can tolerate drought and thrive in full sun into a partial shadow and in common exhausted soil with a pH range of 6 to 7.5. When the liquorice plant is grown as an annual plant, the stems can grow to a length of about 1.5 feet (0.45 m). The leaves that cover these stems are woolen and shaped like a heart. Polish may vary in color from evergreen to silver gray. This plant produces creamy flower heads if allowed to bloom in the later part of the Gveslary season.

For the purposes of spreading, solid shoots can be cut on the roots and maintained inside from summer to winter. ContraryThe elaboration can be done in spring. Flowers are sterile and cannot be used for seed production. As flowers appear, they should be removed to allow more space to grow leaves. One of the cultivated varieties of liquorice plant is silver fog.

Licorice plant requires very low maintenance. Thanks to its end custom, it is suitable for borders, containers and rock gardens. The color of its leaves is popular among gardeners and landscape artists. It can also be used to replenish burgunds, violet and blues in hanging baskets.

All parts of the liquorice plant are toxic, if they are swallowed. Allergic reactions and skin irritation may occur when handling the plant. In order to prevent sharp edges and s, extreme caution must be practiced. Pollen can also cause allergic reactions. Examination of essential oil has been made for properties that are assumed to be anti -inflammatory, antioxideIt rises and antimicrobial.

leaf -leice plants are sometimes eaten with caterpillars. Course can also be selected to control these pests or you can also use bacillus thuringiensis . Rust and powder mold may sometimes appear. These conditions can be discouraged by preventing the leaves to support air circulation during irrigation and thinning of the stems. The stems that are already seriously infected should be cut off and destroyed.