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| Identification |
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Genus
Pogostemon
Species
cablin
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
patchouli
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11356
Data source
HtZn p157;MedPl p250
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 10a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-04
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 30� Fahrenheit. Pogostemon cablin needs summer days with high heat. Patchouli likes soils that are rich. This plant likes full sun to light shade. It needs soil that is moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
aphrodisiac
antidepressant
antiseptic
phlebitic remedy
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Shoots
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally.
Medicinal notes
Pogostemon cablin has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as an aphrodisiac, as an antidepressant, as an antiseptic and as a phlebitic remedy. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The leaves together with the shoots and the essential oil are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist. Do not take essential oil internally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
minty, cedar like dried leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Pogostemon cablin is a perennial. Leaves: Patchouli has 5" triangular hairy leaves with scalloped edges. Flowers: This plant has flowers in spikes. Blossoms appear in September and continue through November. The flowers are most often a white color, with an accent in violet.
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