How to cultivate mirror grass? methods and matters needing attention in breeding mirror grass

Mirror grass has a strange shape of leaves and looks like a small mirror, so people call it this name. generally, if you want to plant mirror grass well, temperature is one of the main conditions for growing it. Next, let's take a look at it. Besides temperature conditions, what other precautions need to attract our attention?

How to raise mirror grass

First of all, we need to know its growth habits, it is a kind of plant that likes warm and humid environment, the suitable temperature is 15 degrees to 25 degrees, the climate is warm in spring and autumn, its growth is relatively exuberant, the summer temperature is dry, so it grows slowly, it can be placed in a cool position, and it is not hardy in winter, the temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees, if long-term low temperature, it is easy to die, so it can be put in a warm greenhouse.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of mirror grass

I. Culture methods

1. Loose, fertile and humus-rich sandy loam should be selected for reproduction and cultivation, which can be mixed with garden soil, rotten leaf soil and river sand to keep the basin soil moist. The rarefied liquid fertilizer is applied once every half month in the growing season, and the ramets or cuttings are generally used for propagation by sowing. The best time for ramet and cuttage is from March to May every year.

Mirror grass is dioecious, with a flowering period of April and a fruiting period of May to June, which can be sown and propagated with seeds in Yunnan. Mirror grass is more hardy and can survive the winter safely outside in the south. It likes shade and should be maintained in places with shade. The suitable temperature for growth is about 15 ℃. It also grows well in a greenhouse with sufficient light, and is generally used as a pot ornamental.

When planting, there should be well-drained decaying soil mixed with sand, and tile should be used to pad the bottom of the basin to facilitate drainage. Mirror grass is very shady, as long as it can grow in the light of a general newspaper, so it is very suitable for family indoor potted plants. It likes warm and humid environment, chilling injury occurs when it is lower than-4 ℃, and the leaf color loses luster or even falls off.

2. Leaf insertion can refer to the leaf insertion method of begonia. The stem can also be cut into small segments of about 3 cm for cutting. If the leaves fall off from the freezing injury, but if the stem is not damaged, it can be maintained and managed according to the routine overwintering, and the leaves can be released again in spring. Don't shine directly in the strong sun in summer. The whole spring and summer is a vigorous time for the growth of mirror grass, it is necessary to strengthen fertilizer and water management, and often irrigate or foliar spray with 0.1% UV 0.5% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, irregularly replenish a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer during spring, and apply little or no nitrogen fertilizer in summer as far as possible.

During the whole growth period, the basin mainly remains moist, and it can be relatively dry in winter, but the drying phenomenon must not occur, otherwise the leaves are easy to wither and black, and water is often sprayed to and around the leaves in the dry season, resulting in a humid small environment.

II. Points for attention

1. It is suitable to choose loose, fertile and humus-rich sandy loam, which can be mixed with garden soil, rotten leaf soil and river sand.

2. Always keep the basin soil moist, but avoid stagnant water to prevent leaves from discoloration, withering and even stem rot. Watering to see dry and wet, in order to maintain air humidity, can often spray to the leaf.

3, like bright scattered light, avoid the scorching sun exposure, in order to prevent burning leaves, the leaf color turns yellow. From late autumn to the following spring, more sunshine can be seen.

4. Like warmth, the suitable temperature for growth is 15 ℃ to 20 ℃, and the lowest overwintering temperature is 10 ℃. The growth will stagnate and the leaves will fall off easily when it is more than 30 ℃ in summer. In particular, it should be noted that a sudden drop in temperature will cause leaf and stem discoloration and partial shedding.

5. thin liquid fertilizer is applied once every half month in the growing season, but it should be noted that too much nitrogen fertilizer will cause excessive growth of leaves, plant lodging, thick fertilizer and raw fertilizer will cause rotting roots and even death.

The main value of Mirror Grass

1. Watch

The fleshy leaves of the mirror grass are thick and nearly round, with a shield-shaped petiole, much like the mirror of ancient fairies. The leaf is dark green and glossy, with a golden dot in the upper center of the leaf. There are radiating veins from the center to all sides, with clear lines, like golden lines, with a bit of high-end atmosphere and elegance.

Since it was introduced into Europe in the early 20th century, it has been introduced and cultivated by botanical gardens and horticulturists in Britain, Sweden, Norway and other countries. It is regarded as a treasure of indoor foliage flowers and is loved by people. Its leaf shape is peculiar and its posture is beautiful. Growing rapidly. It is easy to breed and suitable for greenhouse, courtyard and indoor cultivation. It is not only an ideal foliage plant worth popularizing, but also a good material for making and decorating bonsai.

3. Purify the air

The respiration of mirror grass can absorb the waste gas in the air and then convert it into a conventional gas that is harmless to humans. Mirror grass can also absorb a certain amount of radiation to prevent radiation damage to the human body. There is a pot of mirror grass at home, which is not only pleasing to the eye, but also the air becomes fresh. A piece of leaves, swaggering in the wind, but also incidentally absorbed the dust in the air, it is really a good baby to see and use! No wonder Europeans regard mirror grass as a treasure.

3. Medicinal use

Mirror grass is a very important medicinal material in western Yunnan. In the hands of the Dai people, it can be a good medicine for reducing swelling and pain, can be an artifact of detoxification, and can connect tendons and bones. it is simply the closest plant that can be seen when living in the wild. Red, swollen and inflamed skin, with mirror grass can be very good anti-inflammation and detoxification. It is recorded in the Records of Dian Medicine.

The difference between Codonopsis lanceolata and Rabdosia angustifolia

1. Different appearance

The stem of Rabdosia angustifolia is thin and long, the leaves are round shield-shaped, and the back is covered with dense T-shaped villi, but its leaves are smaller and its veins are shallowly cracked, and it will give off the smell of celery when rubbed with hands. Yellow-green flowers bloom in summer and autumn.

Mirror grass is a perennial succulent herb, its leaves are dark green, fleshy and glossy, and its round and fat appearance is extremely lovable, and there is a golden round dot at the junction with the petiole. the vein of the leaf naturally radiates from the center and spreads around from a distance, much like an ancient mirror.

2. Different growth environments.

Rabdosia angustifolia likes humid environment, can survive in both land and water, and mostly grows in wetlands or artificial aquariums. It is not suitable to grow in direct sunlight, it can meet its demand for sunlight in half-sun or shade.

Mirror grass is suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment, like loose, well-drained loam, rich in organic matter, can only survive in the semi-shady soil, unlike Codonopsis lanceolata aquatic and terrestrial. Its growth room temperature is between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius, and chilling injury will occur if it is lower than minus 4 degrees Celsius.

3. Different values

Copper money grass is non-toxic, the whole leaf can be used as medicine, with the effects of relieving fire and diuresis, clearing heat and detoxification, detumescence and other effects. it can also be used for damp-heat jaundice, heatstroke diarrhea, sand bleeding, carbuncle, sore, injury and other diseases.

Mirror grass can not only be used as an ornamental flower, but also has high medicinal value. Its nature is "sweet and bitter" and "cool". It can be used as a raw material for heat-clearing and detoxification, removing blood stasis and detumescence, treating erysipelas, and it is also significantly helpful for fracture recovery.

Mirror grass has multiple functions, personally like its role in purifying the air, put a basin indoors, not only make people look pleasing to the eye, but also absorb some bad air at home, especially can absorb a certain amount of radiation, this is very beneficial to people who work on computers every day, and reduce the harm to the body.