How to grow Lotus Leaf Pepper Grass planting methods and matters needing attention

Lotus leaf pepper grass is a kind of herb introduced from abroad in our country. At present, it can be seen in many places in our country. Lotus leaf pepper grass is mainly ornamental to the leaves, the tip of its leaves is relatively sharp, evergreen all the year round. Now there are many people who grow the lotus leaf pepper grass, but before planting it, we must have an in-depth understanding of its planting method.

How to plant the lotus leaf pepper grass

1. The potted soil of the lotus leaf pepper grass. Generally speaking, it is OK to use rotten leaf soil with good drainage, and flower friends can also configure their own nutrient soil suitable for lotus leaf pepper grass, for example, loose culture soil made of garden soil, rotten leaf soil, river sand and so on, and a small amount of cake fertilizer can be added as base fertilizer.

2. Light and temperature. The lotus leaf pepper grass requires sufficient scattered light, and it is best to avoid strong direct sunlight during the growth period. Its negative tolerance is also very strong, when the summer sun is strong, shading is needed. In terms of temperature, the suitable temperature for the growth of Zanthoxylum bungeanum should be kept between 20 ℃ and 30 ℃, and it is not cold-resistant. It is necessary to keep warm in winter, and it is best not to be less than 5 ℃, otherwise freezing damage will occur. In summer, the temperature should not exceed 35 ℃. It should be properly shaded and ventilated to lower the temperature.

3. Soil. The lotus leaf pepper grass has a high demand for soil, which requires good fertility and drainage. General planting lotus leaf pepper grass, you can choose sandy soil, in the pot, you can use several media mixed soil, such as peat soil, rotten leaf soil, perlite and so on, mixed according to a certain proportion.

Planting method of Zanthoxylum bungeanum

1. Matrix preparation: with loose, drained and ventilated imported peat of 5-40mm specification, break the peat and mix well with water. (standard of adding water: after mixing well with water, hold a handful of peat tightly and the water seeps from the fingers) to be planted in the cup. The peat consumption in each basin of 9cm basin is about 250ml, and a packet of 300L imported peat can hold about 1200 cups.

2. requirements for potting seedlings: select high-quality seedlings produced professionally, with a height of 5-8 years, leaves of 6-10 pieces, no diseases and insect pests, no withered leaves and yellow leaves.

3. Upper basin: for the old basin that is re-used, it must be soaked in potassium permanganate 1000 times solution for more than half an hour, then rinse with clean water and dry for use. The new basin can be used directly. Generally, plant in a smaller flowerpot (9cm plastic pot). When planting, cover the appropriate substrate at the bottom of the cup, and then move the sieve seedlings into the cup. The seedlings can be planted deeper, and the base of the flat plant should be slightly higher, 1 ball / pot. The medium is loose and tight, and the cup is full of 9 minutes. Gently vibrate the basin soil and pour the roots half thoroughly or with surface water.

Matters needing attention of Lotus Leaf Pepper Grass

1. During the growth period of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, it should be noted that the root rot and stem rot caused by too wet soil, and anthracnose caused by too humid air. The growth environment needs to be ventilated and treated with drug spraying.

2. In cloudy and rainy weather, it is necessary to do a good job of drainage to avoid too much Rain Water but too wet basin soil, and then rotten roots and stems. To do a good job of light control, too strong will burn the leaves and lighten the color, while excessive shading will make the plant grow, lodge and lose its ornamental value.

Late management of Zanthoxylum bungeanum

1. Watering and fertilizing. Lotus leaf pepper grass does not require high humidity, but moist is the best. During the growing period of the lotus leaf pepper grass, it is necessary to keep the basin soil moist and water once a day. The dry weather can spray water on the leaves. But be careful that the soil is not too wet so as not to rot the roots. Fertilization can be applied once or twice a month, in order to make the leaves green and beautiful, you can apply more nitrogen fertilizer

2. Pruning of lotus leaf pepper grass. The growth of day and night pepper grass is not according to our wishes, sometimes the growth is very disorganized, at this time, we should prune the lotus leaf pepper grass. The purpose of pruning is to make the lotus leaf pepper grass plump and dense. It can be pruned and pruned in early summer, that is, the young leaves growing from the top heart of the plant are trimmed, which can inhibit the growth of the plant and let the new leaves grow out from below.

When planting the lotus leaf pepper grass, we must choose the right pot soil, and then choose the right time to carry out it. After planting, it is necessary to control its temperature, shade in summer and indoor maintenance in winter. If you want it to grow well, both water and pruning are inevitable.