Culture methods and matters needing attention of goldfish grass how to raise goldfish grass

Goldfish grass, as its name implies, gets its name because the shape of the flower is very similar to that of the small goldfish with a beak. The flowers of goldfish grass are small and delicate, very lovely and colorful, so they are deeply loved and sought after by everyone. So do you know how to raise goldfish grass? Let's get to know it with the editor.

How to raise goldfish grass

1. Soil: in order to raise goldfish grass well, it is necessary to use suitable soil. According to its appreciation demand, the soil should use slightly acidic sandy loam with fertile, loose and good drainage.

2. Watering: goldfish grass is sensitive to water, the potted soil must be kept moist, and potted seedlings must be fully watered. However, the drainage of the basin soil should be good, and there should be no stagnant water, otherwise the root system will rot and the stems and leaves will wither and wither.

3. Sunshine: goldfish grass is a light-loving herb. Under the condition of sufficient sunshine, the plant is short, cluster-shaped and compact, with neat growth, high consistency, neat flowering and bright colors. Under the semi-overcast condition, the plant growth was higher, the inflorescence elongated and the flower color was lighter.

4. Temperature: goldfish grass is cold-tolerant, not heat-resistant, and the suitable temperature for growth is 7: 10 ℃ from September to March and 13: 16 ℃ from March to September. The seedlings pass the vernalization stage under the condition of 5 ℃. High temperature was disadvantageous to the growth and development of goldfish grass. The optimum temperature for flowering was 15-16 ℃. Some varieties had no branching and affected the plant state when the temperature exceeded 15 ℃.

The culture method of goldfish grass

1. Variety selection

There are varieties of goldfish with larger plants and varieties with low flowers. Potted goldfish grass should choose varieties with low plants and a wide variety of flowering, so that the ornamental value of potted plants is higher.

2. Selection of basin soil

Goldfish grass should use a good breathable mud basin or plastic basin with a basin diameter of about 15cm. The cultivation medium should be loose, fertile and well drained, or evenly mixed with rotten leaf soil, peat and edible plant ash. Apply some dried animal manure or cake fertilizer before planting, and slightly add bone powder or calcium superphosphate as base fertilizer.

3. Water and fertilizer management

Goldfish grass is usually fertilized once every 10 days. Goldfish grass taboo soil water, but insufficient watering, will also affect its growth and development. The correct way is to keep the soil moist and dry between two irrigations. In addition, water supply from the top of the plant should be avoided when watering, so as to reduce leaf humidity and water droplet spatter to spread diseases.

4. Temperature and light

The goldfish grass is a full-light plant. Under the condition of sufficient sunlight, the growth of the goldfish grass is highly consistent, and its flowers are neat and bright. Under the semi-shade condition, the growth is higher and the flower color is lighter. Goldfish grass can blossom early by replenishing light for 4 hours in winter. The cultivation temperature of goldfish grass was kept at 15 ℃ at night and about 22-28 ℃ in day. At 2-3 ℃, the florescence was delayed, the blind flowers increased, and the quality of cut flowers decreased.

5. Mode of reproduction

Goldfish grass is mainly propagated by sowing and tissue culture.

Matters needing attention in domestic cultivation of goldfish grass

1. Pruning

After the goldfish grass blossoms, the ground part is cut off and watered once, the new branches can germinate in about a week, and then thin liquid fertilizer is applied every 10 days until the flower buds are formed.

2. Pest control

The common diseases of goldfish grass are: stem rot, seedling rot, grass rust, leaf blight, gray mold. The common insect pests of goldfish grass are aphids, red spiders, whitefly, thrips and so on.

The main value of goldfish grass

Goldfish grass is a flower that blooms in summer and autumn. it is widely planted in Chinese gardens. it is suitable for planting in flower beds and flower borders, especially with zinnia, petunia, marigold, string of red and so on. High-sex varieties can be used as background planting, while dwarf varieties are suitable for coffin rocks or windowsill flower ponds, or edge coffins. This flower can also be used as a cut flower.

As we all know, the life span of small goldfish is relatively short, and it is easy to die without maintenance for a long time, so many friends can only silently like goldfish and dare not feed goldfish. In fact, friends who like small goldfish can raise a few goldfish grass, but also very beautiful, the most important thing is very good breeding oh!