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Last Updated: January 30, 2023 by Robert Alvarado

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Where to Buy a Patchouli Plant?

Where to Buy a Patchouli Plant

When searching for a patchouli plant, you have a variety of options. This blog will provide you with a list of places where patchouli plants are commonly sold. In addition to that, we will also discuss important factors to consider before making your purchase.

Where to Buy a Patchouli Plant?

If you’re looking for patchouli plants, you might start your search at a local plant nursery. There are many independent gardening stores (garden centers) that carry patchouli plants.

Alternatively, you can check your local Walmart or Target.

But, there is a good chance that you will not find these plants in your local stores. Therefore, the easiest way to buy Patchouli plants is to buy them online. You can buy these plants from a wide variety of online sources including Amazon, eBay, and Etsy.

Amazon has a wide selection of plants for sale and they offer free shipping with Amazon Prime membership. They also have an easy-to-use website that makes it easy to search for items by category or keyword.

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How Are Patchouli Plants Sold?

Patchouli plants for indoor growing or for planting in the garden are available on Amazon and other online stores, for around $10. There is always some concern with buying plants online, mainly the shipping and handling procedures, but the sellers make sure the plants are well wrapped to avoid damage and have moisture retention in the soil.

However, it is important to purchase the plants from a trusted supplier and to buy a product that has a high number of positive ratings on these online stores. 

Otherwise, you may not be able to get one that is very fresh, and its quality will be compromised.

Outdoors, they grow best in warm, damp conditions without full sun. Indoors, keep them in a pot away from full sun and water regularly keeping the soil damp all the time.

You can buy it either in the form of seeds or in the form of a plant.

Patchouli can be grown from seeds which can be purchased online or from a garden center. The seeds are first planted in trays and when the seedlings start to grow they can be transferred to a pot for indoors or outside in a warm, shady spot.

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If you want to buy or sell a patchouli plant online, you can use local Facebook buy sell groups or Craigslist. Verify that the plant is genuine if you plan to use these platforms.

Parting Words

The patchouli plant, scientifically known as Pogostemon cablin, is a herbaceous shrub in the mint family (Lamiaceae) that is highly valued for its unique scent.

This plant is primarily used for producing incense and insect repellents, as well as for medicinal purposes due to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.

The leaves and roots of this herb can be used for medicinal purposes, and its relaxing scent is known to reduce stress and promote a sense of freshness.

This is why patchouli is a popular choice in perfumes and aromatherapy blends. Its sweet and earthy fragrance is widely used in aromatherapy.

In addition to its healing properties, the patchouli plant is easy to care for and requires very little light.

It can be a great addition to your home or garden, but it’s important to note that its strong odor may not be pleasing to everyone.

If you’re planning to use this plant in a business setting, make sure to consider your customers’ preferences.

When it comes to purchasing a patchouli plant, you have a variety of options. You can buy it online, locally, or even grow your own.

I have written several detailed blog posts about the patchouli plant, and I invite you to read them to learn more about its characteristics, uses, and benefits.

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Hi, I'm Robert Alvarado, blogger and content strategist at the Budding Buddhist. Born in Spain, migrated to the United States in 2005, earned an MBA, worked and lived in South East Asia (Myanmar, Thailand), and now living quietly in Cebu City, Philippines as a ‘digital nomad’.
I trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction while living in Madrid. Training was under the supervision of a qualified Mindfulness teacher at Mindfulness Spain.Read More…

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