I have a plant that I could give you some cuttings for trade ,as I have to cut her down befor bringing her in .

Hi Lizzi,
I sent you a eamil. I am really looking forward to this. thanks for offering.... Smiles Barb

Hi there! I have patchouli seeds that I collected from my patchouli tree this summer, but I have not tried to grow patchouli from seeds. They are tiny little leafy pods that look a little similar to a caraway seed. Patchouli is amazingly easy to grow from cuttings and I'm always rooting a bunch for my friends, even though few are able to keep them alive for long.
If the trade with Lizzi doesn't work out, let me know and I'd be happy to exchange either cutting or seeds or both for something-or-other!
Whatever you do with your plant when you get it growing don't let it dry out or wilt for long at all: the patchouli is a tender sprite that can't handle drought.

Hi Katofjungle,
I would love to trade for the seeds too. If you are interested in trading. Thanks Barb

Katofjungle I would be interested in trading for some of your patchouli seeds. Check out my trade list if you are interested. Thanks!

Kat you dont have your email setup. Eamil me at qatechwallace@yahoo.com. Thanks Barb

This cracks me up. I hope this works. See wintersowing forum on snakes....They can be grown from seeds. Some lite reading....

Extraction of the essential oil
Extraction of the essential oil is by steam distillation, requiring the cell walls of the leaves to be first ruptured. This can be achieved by steam scalding, light fermentation, or by drying.

Leaves are harvested several times a year, and where dried may be exported for distillation of the oil. Sources disagree over how to obtain the best quality oil. Some claim the highest quality oil is usually produced from fresh leaves, distilled close to the plantation,[1] while others claim baling the dried leaves and allowing them to ferment a little is best.[2]

[edit] Uses
In Europe and the US, patchouli oil and incense underwent a surge in popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, mostly among devotees of the free love and hippie lifestyles. It has also been used as a hair conditioner for dreadlocks. One study suggests Patchouli oil may serve as an outdoor insect repellent.[3] In several Asian countries, such as Japan and Malaysia, Patchouli is also used as an antidote for venomous snakebites.

The plant and oil have a number of claimed health benefits in herbal folk-lore, and its scent is used with the aim of inducing relaxation. Chinese medicine uses the herb to treat headaches, colds, nausea, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Patchouli oil can be purchased from mainstream Western pharmacies and alternative therapy sources as an aromatherapy oil.

Patchouli is also in widespread use in modern industry. It is a popular component in perfumes, including more than half of perfumes for men[citation needed]. Patchouli is also an important ingredient in East Asian incense. It is also used as a scent in products like paper towels, laundry detergents, and air fresheners. Two important components of the essential oil is patchoulol and norpatchoulenol.

During the 18th and 19th century silk traders from China travelling to the Middle East packed their silk cloth with dried patchouli leaves to prevent moths from laying their eggs on the cloth. Many historians speculate that this association with opulent eastern goods is why patchouli was considered by Europeans of that era to be a luxurious scent. It is said that Patchouli was used in the linen chests of Queen Victoria in this way.[citation needed].

[edit] Cultivation
Patchouli grows well in warm to tropical climates. It thrives in hot weather but not direct sunlight. If the plant withers due to lack of watering it will recover well and quickly once it has been watered. The seed-bearing flowers are very fragrant and bloom in late fall. The tiny seeds may be harvested for planting, but they are very delicate and easily crushed. Cuttings from the mother plant can also be rooted in water to produce further plants.

Katofjungle, I am so excited about your post: I've been waiting almost a YEAR for a special-ordered patchouli plant at my local nursery that apparently is never, ever going to come in. I would loooooove to trade you for a few seeds or a cutting! I checked your page but you don't have an email address linked; could you maybe send me an email via my page so we can see if we can work something out?

Kato, I would be interested in trading for a Patchouli cutting. I have Brug cuttings. Charles Grimaldi, Frosty Peach and a very small cutting of Daydream which is dbl. pink. You have no email set up so hope you get this. Michele

Katofjungle, I would love some of your rooted patchouli plant. I used to have one and it got severley neglected when I got a job and it died. Ie have an angel trumpet plant I could offer cuttings of (I'm afraid I'm not much good at rooting things!)