Botanical name: Leonurus japonicus

Common names: Chinese Motherwort, Oriental Motherwort, Japanese Motherwort, Lion’s Tail, Chinese Leonurus.

Germination Tips

1. Seed preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 8–12 hours before sowing.

2. Sowing depth: Sow seeds about 0.3–0.5 cm deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix.

3. Temperature: Maintain a temperature of around 20–25°C for germination.

4. Moisture: Keep the growing medium consistently moist but never waterlogged.

5. Light and germination: Provide bright, indirect light and good airflow. Germination commonly takes around 1–3 weeks under suitable conditions.