Wormwood Plant
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a perennial herb growing 2-4 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers well-drained, sandy soil, full sun, low moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Perennial
Height
0.5 to 1.0 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.5 to 1.0 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 3 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Digestive Aid
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot,Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphids
Wilting, yellowing leaves, root decay, Brown or black spots on leaves, White powdery coating on leaves, Orange pustules on leaves, Yellowing leaves, stunted growth
Improve drainage, apply compost tea, Remove affected leaves, use neem oil, Apply sulfur or neem oil, Increase air circulation, use compost tea, Introduce beneficial insects, neem oil
Fungicide application, Copper-based fungicide, Systemic fungicides like myclobutanil, Fungicides containing chlorothalonil, Insecticidal soap, systemic insecticides