The gentian It is a small plant that is very easy to grow that you can have in a pot or in the garden. It is herbaceous, but it is also annual, which means that during a year it germinates, grows, multiplies and finally withers. There are several species of these precious plants, such as the Gentian lutea that has yellow flowers or the verna gentian of blue flowers. Flowers, by the way, that have a trumpet shape that will undoubtedly stand out wherever they are.
It is native mainly to Europe, but you can find it practically all over the world, except at the poles. Do you want to know how to take care of it?
Gentian care
Gentian flower buds
This plant needs very basic care to always be beautiful. Only with regular waterings and placing it in full sun, we will achieve spectacular plants. But of course, this is something that can be improved. And is that the plants, to be really healthy, it is recommended to fertilize them from spring to late summer with mineral fertilizers, or with organic fertilizers, either with guano, compost or another.
In addition, it must be taken into account that pests can attack you, especially snails in humid environments, and aphids, which will land on your flowers before they can open. Thus, it is important to do preventive treatments with Neem Oil, or with nettle infusions (filling a pot of water with 100 grams of leaves of the herb). In this way, we can reduce the risk of the plant looking bad.
Gentian properties
This is a plant that stands out for its incredible medicinal properties. For a long time used against digestive tract problemssuch as constipation, or excess flatulence. It is also used for poor appetite, to eliminate intestinal worms, and to relieve symptoms of liver failure.
To take advantage of its benefits, the leaves are used in infusion, but especially the root, which It should be macerated in cold water for 4 hours.and strain before consuming it.
Did you know this beautiful plant?
