If rosemary is very popular in the kitchen to give flavor to our dishes, this beautiful plant is also widely used at home to give it a sweet and well-scented atmosphere.
It should be noted that it is one of the most widely used aromatic plants today.
But did you know that you can grow it in your home and have beautiful flowers in a simple pot?
Like any plant, in order for it to thrive, we need to know it better and know what basic care it needs:
Flowering and tips for good growth:
First, you should know that rosemary blooms several times a year. Winter being its best time of the year.
While it’s critical that it gets a good dose of natural light, it’s absolutely necessary not to leave it exposed to the sun for too long. The latter runs the risk of burning its leaves.
The best climate for rosemary is warm, temperate temperatures. However, it is very durable as long as temperatures are not below freezing. It can adapt to droughts or heavy rains, but does not tolerate hailstorms, frosts or an overly intense summer sun. Excesses are always harmful.
Rosemary adapts to any place, both indoors and outdoors. For example, in winter we can have it in a corner near the living room or take it out in summer on the balcony with the rest of our plants.
Watering is essential: you should water it regularly, especially if you notice that the soil is really dry. During the warmer months, watering should be constant and almost daily. Especially if you feel like the flowers are becoming drier or almost yellowish.
It is also essential to have a pot or container with a good drainage hole to prevent root rot.
When you find that it’s not growing as it should, or that it’s suddenly covered in pests, such as mealybugs and aphids, consider pruning your plant. Above all, cut only the parts in poor condition, respecting of course those that are in good health.
If you want to repot it, you’ll need to do so in early spring. Once removed from its container, it will be transplanted immediately. Then you’ll have to wait until next season to see rosemary flowers grow, as your plant will need to adapt and absorb the new nutrients that its new location will provide.
The best place for your rosemary
Considering all the tips we have given above for your rosemary to bloom and grow as it should, for your rosemary to bloom and grow as it should, it is no less important to find the best place for it to complete this cycle.
For cold climates, we recommend keeping it indoors. Once inside the house, find a spot near a window where you will receive the necessary natural light.
Keep it away from radiators or heaters that dry it out.
When the good weather arrives, you can place it on your balcony, always taking care that it does not overheat in direct sunlight. A few hours of natural light is enough, the rest of the time it’s best to place it in the shade.