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In botany, drought tolerance is the ability by which a plant maintains its biomass production during arid or drought conditions. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Some plants are naturally adapted to dry conditions , surviving with protection mechanisms such as desiccation tolerance , detoxification , or repair of xylem embolism. [ 3 ]
This is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that prefers full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Propagation is by sowing seed or division in Spring. [13] [14] It will tolerate hot, humid summers, and drought. [4]
Heat tolerance may be displayed alongside cold-hardiness, such as in the American Horticultural Society's "Heat Zones". See Thermoregulation § In plants and Breeding for heat stress tolerance . For drought tolerance , see Drought § Impact on crops and Breeding for drought stress tolerance .
Cassava was introduced to East Africa around 1850 by Arab and European settlers, who promoted its cultivation as a reliable crop to mitigate the effects of drought and famine. [ 25 ] There is a legend that cassava was introduced in 1880–1885 to the South Indian state of Kerala by the King of Travancore , Vishakham Thirunal Maharaja, after a ...
Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver and khus, is a perennial bunchgrass of the family Poaceae.. Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum while sharing many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).
Some people put their herbs in a paper bag with a couple of holes near the top for ventilation and hang it outside on hot days to dry herbs like marjoram, thyme, rosemary and basil for storage.
The plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. It can be a repellent for certain insects, including aphids and squash bugs. [3] Catnip is best grown in full sunlight and grows as a loosely branching, low perennial. [33] The cultivar Nepeta cataria 'Citriodora', also known as lemon catmint, is known for the strong lemon-scent of its leaves.
Lavender, mint, oregano, sage, and other cold tolerant herbs are also suitable for sowing in milk jugs. In fact, starting lavender from seed in winter is recommended because the seeds germinate ...