Growth Response of Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth.) Seedlings to the Application of Lamtoro, Calliandra, and Sengon Leaf Compost Fertilizers.

Will be presented at Friday, 23 May 2025, 14.35 (GMT +7)

Abstract

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth.) is one of the plants that produce essential oils. Patchouli can be grown in shaded or open areas, making suitable for agroforestry planting systems. Some trees that can be components in patchouli agroforestry include lamtoro, kaliandra, and sengon. The purpose of this study was to test the effect of compost fertilizer from three different types of leaf litter and explain the best type of compost for patchouli seedling growth. The method used in this research is a complete randomized design (CRD) with 1 factor, namely compost fertilizer and 4 treatments. Each treatment had 5 replicates so that there were 20 experimental sample units observed. The results showed that the application of compost fertilizer had no significant effect on pathcouli plant height, but had a significant effect on plant diameter, number of leaf blades, number of secondary leaf branches, wet weight and dry weight of crown and roots. Lamtoro leaf compost fertilizer gives the best effect on pathcouli plant growth.