How to plant malachite seeds and when to sow malachite

Peacock grass thought it was a peacock-like herb, but it is not. It is an annual herbaceous flower of the genus Compositae. Its flower color is not as colorful as other flowers, but a little dark. This is also one of its characteristics. Let's take a look at how it is planted.

How to plant malachite seeds

1. First of all, choose a container such as a box and bowl, and put sandy soil in the container to create a soft and comfortable germination environment for the seeds.

2. Then sow the seeds on the soil layer and cover them with a layer of straw to make the seeds contact with the soil as much as possible.

3. Then sprinkle the straw used as a mulch with a sprinkler to let the water slowly drop through the straw and soak into the soil.

4. Finally, wait for the seeds to sprout, and wait for the seeds to germinate before you can lift the straw.

When will the malachite be sown?

There are many varieties of malachite, and the planting time of different malachite is also different. the spring and autumn sowing series of malachite is about from September to February, and the daytime temperature in the south is above 15 degrees, while the Jenny series is the most suitable for summer sowing from March to August. There are some other malachite grass sowing time is also different, you can ask the merchant when buying seeds.

The function of malachite grass

1. Ornamental value of the garden the flowers of malachite are colorful and varied, including yellow, orange, red and other colors, as well as double petals and other styles. The single-layer malachite grass is beautiful and beautiful, and the double petal malachite grass is more beautiful. Because its flowers are beautiful, they are often used as flower beds to decorate flowers, and peacock grass is often seen on the lawn. Maybe many people don't know what it's called, but you must have seen it in the park and by the road! In addition, malachite is also one of the commonly used species in flower arrangement and bouquet.

2. Medicinal value

The flowers and leaves of peacock grass can be used as medicine, with the effect of clearing away heat and detoxification, resolving phlegm and tonifying blood. It plays a significant role in the treatment of common diseases such as cold, pertussis and tracheitis. In the wild environment of malachite, it is suitable for high-altitude mountains. Residents in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia often eat malachite, which is said to have the effect of prolonging life.

Common diseases of malachite grass and their control

The main results are as follows: 1. Its common diseases are brown spot, powdery mildew and grass stem blight, among which grass stem blight is the most common, which mainly harms the stems and leaves of peacock grass. At the initial stage of the disease, a rash-like bulge appears on the plant stem, the color is gray, and the shape is fusiform or round. In the later stage, the rash-like bulge will crack. Grass stem blight also occurs from time to time in the growing period of Peacock grass, and when it is serious, it can lead to plant death.

Prevention and control methods: first, timely drainage after rain to prevent moisture retention, followed by spraying drugs at the initial stage of the disease, carbendazim can be selected. Specific solutions of Cyclohexin EC, Chlorothalonil suspension and Lvdibao suspension. The spraying period is seven days and can be sprayed 2 or 3 times.

2. Its common insect pests and its control of malachite are mainly red spiders. Red spiders will prick and suck stem and leaf sap, which results in reduced moisture in the damaged parts, dense pale spots on the surface of leaves, curling and yellowing leaves, and yellow leaves in severe cases. Rolled leaves, scorched leaves, fallen leaves and even death. Red spider is also the transmission agent of viral disease.

Control methods: strengthen the cultivation and management, the initial stage of pest occurrence can choose 20% triclofenac EC 500 times 600 times for control.

In fact, peacock grass does not just rely on its flowers to absorb powder, in fact, it is covered with treasures all over the body, which not only has a very good ornamental effect, but also has its medicinal value and the effect of heat-clearing and detoxification. It is the favorite of old traditional Chinese medicine. In this way, we must take good care of the precious plant to avoid insect pests.