The definitive guide to growing Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa)

With increasing popularity, the kratom tree has become a unique houseplant with enthusiastic followers. Kratom is not only a fast growing flowering tree, but prefers a tropical environment making it a perfect plant for indoor growth. The following article describes how to maintain and grow a kratom plant indoors purchased from an online supplier.

Acclimatization
The chance of success for your new kratom plant begins the moment you get home. When returning home, carefully remove any packaging materials with caution, handling the plant by its container, without touching the plant itself. Once the plant is unpacked, it is important to find an ideal location taking into account the following factors:

Humidity
The young plant should gradually acclimatize to its likely new, drier indoor environment. Kratom trees naturally prefer very high humidity, so humidity trays or a spray bottle should be used to maintain proper kratom wholesale.

Light
Kratom prefers filtered light and an unobstructed east or north facing window is ideal. Make sure the leaves of the plant do not burn or crack. Cracking is a common trait of an unhealthy kratom plant, typically caused by low humidity and inadequate lighting.

Temperature
Average household temperatures are suitable for growing kratom, with temperatures above 65 degrees being ideal. To complement a colder environment, heating lamps can dramatically raise the temperature. Air conditioners probably won't lower the temperature enough to harm a plant, but they can cause the surrounding air to become too dry.

The amount of time to acclimatize a plant strictly depends on the amount of trauma caused by the shipment. However, two weeks should be enough to ensure that the plant is used to its new environment. Considering the above factors, your kratom plant will grow approximately 1 foot every several months. The next step, if necessary, is to transplant the plant.

Repotting
Of course, the point of transplanting a plant is to encourage new growth. Your kratom plant will probably arrive in a small, temporary plastic container; If this is the case, a 1-gallon pot will be the perfect size for the first transplant. Transplanting guidelines for kratom plants are similar to most house plants. The best time to transplant the plant is in spring, to allow the plant in the growing season to regenerate new roots. Any common potting soil in the home is adequate and will ensure that the plant has the proper nutrients to grow quickly.