Can mugwort be grown indoors?

Can mugwort be grown indoors?

Mugwort can be grown indoors and the plant is not toxic, but it will emit a peculiar smell during its growth period. If you don’t like this smell, it is recommended not to grow it indoors.

Environmental requirements for the growth of mugwort

Mugwort has strong adaptability to the environment and is very easy to reproduce and grow. The most suitable growth temperature is 24-30℃. It likes a warm and humid climate environment, is cold-resistant and drought-resistant, and has low requirements for soil.

Indoor cultivation method of mugwort

1. Soil: Mugwort likes soil with good drainage and ventilation. It can be prepared with garden soil or leaf mold. Sprinkle some sand at the bottom of the pot before putting it into the pot.

2. Light: Mugwort can receive sunlight all day long, so that the plant can grow stronger. When the light is too strong in summer, it should be moved to a cool place for maintenance.

3. Watering: Mugwort is very drought-resistant, so you don’t need to water it too much. Just keep the soil slightly moist. Follow the principle of watering when it’s dry and then watering when it’s wet.

Benefits of indoor maintenance of wormwood

1. Edible value: The young shoots and seedlings of mugwort can be used as vegetables to make mugwort cakes, hen mugwort soup, green rice balls and other foods.

2. Medicinal value: The whole plant of mugwort can be used as medicine. It has many functions such as dispelling cold, stopping bleeding, relieving cough, anti-inflammatory, and stabilizing pregnancy. It is also one of the commonly used medicines in gynecology.