Rosemary Plant

Description

Rosemary is a fragrant, evergreen shrub with needle-like leaves and two-lipped, purplish-blue and white flowers. New growth is soft and flexible but older stems become woody and form trunks with time.

Product Constituents

• Rosemary Plant
• 5" Grower Plastic pot
• Healthy soilmix
• Description Tag

Plant Care

• Sunlight - Rosemary plants need a lot of sunlight and prefer full sunlight. If you're growing rosemary indoors, you can use an artificial grow light.
• Temperature and humidity - Rosemary plants prefer warm temperatures and average humidity levels between 55 and 80 degrees. Most rosemary types can tolerate strong heat, but cannot tolerate temperatures below 30 degrees.
• Watering - Rosemary plants are drought-tolerant and don't require constant watering. However, you should keep rosemary plants well watered during dry spells.
• Fertilizing - Rosemary plants don't need fertilizer, but you can feed them with a general fertilizer during the growing season. Over-fertilizing can cause rosemary plants to grow too fast and have less desirable flavor. A better way to fertilize rosemary is to add fresh compost to the soil before planting.
• Pruning - In the spring, you can prune rosemary shrubs by pruning back their main stems by half of their length. Pruning keeps the plant compact, allows for airflow, and encourages fresh growth.
• Potting - Rosemary plants have a deep root system, so choose a pot that is at least 12 inches deep and 12 inches wide. The pot should also have drainage holes at the bottom to allow water to drain out.
• Winter care - In cold winters, you can bring rosemary plants under cover for protection.

Plant Benefits

• Antioxidants

  Rosemary contains antioxidants, which help protect the body from inflammation and oxidative damage.
• Hair growth

  Rosemary oil can promote hair growth, prevent baldness, and slow graying. A 2022 study found that rosemary oil has the same effect as Minoxidil, a hair growth medication, after six weeks of use.
• Digestion

  Rosemary can help with digestion problems like heartburn, intestinal gas, liver and gallbladder complaints, and loss of appetite.
• Skin

  Rosemary oil can help with:

  • Smoothing fine lines
  • Combating acne
  • Tightening skin tone
  • Reducing under-eye bags
  • Reducing inflammation
  • Removing cellulite
  • Serving as a natural deodorant
• Other benefits

  Rosemary has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic, anti-tumorigenic, antinociceptive, and neuroprotective properties. It can also help with:

  • Mood
  • Learning
  • Memory
  • Pain
  • Anxiety
  • Sleep
• Rosemary use

  Rosemary can be used as a tea, tincture, fluid extract, decoction for a bath, or as an essential oil mixed with other oils for topical use. The total daily intake should not exceed 4 to 6 grams of the dried herb.