Plant cultivated for thousands of years, yerba mate is native to South America, but is more easily found in the subtropical zone further south.
In Brazil, it became popular with the teas that Brazilians like so much, even more the southerners, who drink mate tea as many drink coffee.
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For those who are creating their time at home, it is a great option. If you have little space and are using the interior of the house, know that this is not a problem!
First of all, take advantage of the characteristics of yerba mate and plant it for your own use. See how!
Planting yerba mate in a pot
First of all, are you going to plant yerba mate? write down the step by step how to plant yerba mate:
- First, plant the yerba mate in the vase in a place with full exposure to the sun. Windows are perfect for this grow;
- Make sure the soil is rich, for example, well-draining and loamy, to retain moisture;
- Dry land never! Always keep an eye on soil moisture. Water the plant regularly, whenever necessary and it will be happy;
- Finally, prune your little plant so that it grows healthy. If the leaves grow a lot and in a disorderly way, clean it.
Stay tuned and be patient! Flowering begins after years of germination. Therefore, it is a plant to think about in a long-term cultivation.
Learn more about this century-old plant
Yerba mate has been cultivated in Brazil since the 19th century, which makes it very present in the recent history of the country.
For those who know little, here are some characteristics of this plant.
In each fruit there are 4 or 5 small yellow seeds. Therefore, these seeds are spread by birds in a natural environment.
If you grind these seeds, the already time-consuming harvest becomes even more time-consuming, so no grinding.
Finally, its thick, oval-shaped, long leaves are beautiful and can be a great decoration option for indoor locations.
As already mentioned, the window is a great environment for this cultivation. So, enjoy the sunshine in your home and let it grow!