The weeping pot grass, also known as Scutellaria barbata, melon seed grass, etc., is a succulent plant of the genus Sedum of the family Crassulaceae. It often grows on hillside rocks. The weeping pot grass not only has ornamental value, but also has certain medicinal value, so there are many Netizens are looking for methods of planting and propagating weeping potgrass. After experiments, the editor has summarized the essentials for planting weeping potgrass and the techniques for propagating weeping potgrass. Let’s take a look.
How to plant weeping pot grass
Weeping pot grass belongs to the succulent plant family, so it is not difficult to plant weeping pot grass. Weeping pot grass is resistant to drought and high temperature, and has strong water absorption ability. , very suitable for cultivation by friends who have no planting experience.
1. Temperature. Weeping pot grass likes warm and humid climate conditions and is widely distributed in temperate zones, warm temperate zones and subtropics. Weeping pot grass avoids poor soil environments and shows signs of weak growth. In Beijing and Tianjin, you can survive the winter safely by choosing a location with leeward side and sunny side.
2. Soil requirements. Weeping pot grass does not choose soil, and can grow in pastoral soil, neutral soil, and sandy loam. It has strong vitality and can take root as soon as the stem falls to the ground. When planting weeping pot grass, an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer must be applied to the soil. Crushed cottonseed cake, sesame paste residue or dried chicken manure can be used. Planting seedlings after covering with soil requires the terrain to be slightly higher and the soil not to accumulate water.
3. Fertilization management Weeping potgrass grows quickly and requires relatively large amounts of water. It grows well under certain shade conditions. During the growth process, apply a small amount of compound fertilizer once every half month. Water should be poured immediately after fertilization to prevent the fertilizer from burning the stems, leaves or roots.
4. Temperature management. The suitable growth temperature for weeping potgrass is 15°C to 28°C. Weeping potgrass should not be exposed to strong light. The leaves will turn yellow when exposed to strong light.
The propagation method of weeping potgrass
Weeping potgrass is a perennial succulent herb of the Crassulaceae family. Weeping potgrass can be propagated by seeds or asexually, that is, using It is very easy to survive using branch cutting, division propagation or layering propagation. The editor below will give you a brief introduction to the propagation method of weeping potgrass.
Weeping potgrass is usually propagated by divisions or cuttings. Division should be carried out in early spring, and cuttings can be taken at any time. The best way to propagate Weeping Potgrass by cuttings is in spring or autumn. Collect Weeping Potgrass stolons from adult plants, cut the stolons into 3 to 5 cm pieces, and cut them into a pre-prepared cutting bed.Sprinkle water after cutting. The water should be sufficient and the soil in the cutting bed should be kept moist at 20°C to 25°C. Roots will take place in 10 to 15 days. When the young roots of the weeping potgrass turn from white to yellowish brown, start transplanting. When planting on the ground, reed curtains can be used for shade for 3 to 5 days; potted plants can be placed under a pergola to slow down the seedlings for 3 to 5 days, and then moved to a sunny place for cultivation.
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