The latest planting method of Cordyceps sinensis

The beautiful leaf cage of Cordyceps sinensis has high ornamental value. In Europe and America, it is very common to watch as an indoor potted plant. In many large and medium-sized cities in China flower market, can also see catch Cordyceps grace. With it adorns sitting room flower stand, balcony and windowsill, or hang on garden tree and corridor side, elegant chic, interesting abound.

Growth Habits of Cordyceps sinensis

Before planting Cordyceps sinensis, we should first understand the basic requirements required for the growth of Cordyceps sinensis, such as light, moisture, humidity, temperature, nutrients and growth matrix. The soil should be loose, fertile and breathable decayed soil or peat soil. The mixed matrix of peat soil, water moss, charcoal and fir tree bark is commonly used in potted plants.

Cordyceps sinensis originated in the tropics, like high temperature and humidity of the semi-overcast environment. The suitable temperature for growth is 25℃~30℃, and water should be sprayed frequently during the growing season to maintain the surrounding high humidity environment.

Cordyceps sinensis for epiphytic plants, often grow in large forests or rocks in the north, natural conditions are semi-shade. Under the direct sunlight in summer, shade must be provided, otherwise the leaves are easy to burn and directly affect the development of leaf cages. However, under long-term dark conditions, the cage formation is slow and small, and the cage surface color is dim.

Cultivation method of Cordyceps sinensis

Cordyceps sinensis grows in acidic and low nutrient soils, usually peat, white sand, sandstone or volcanic soils. Cordyceps sinensis originated in the tropics, like high temperature and humidity of the semi-overcast environment. The suitable temperature for growth is 25℃~30℃, and water should be sprayed frequently during the growing season to maintain the surrounding high humidity environment.

Cordyceps sinensis has various requirements for growth environment and conditions. Because hybrids are more adaptable, it is difficult to sum up all the habits of purebreds and hybrids in a few words. When planting, you can eat Cordyceps to improve the environment. The environment unsuitable for the growth of Cordyceps sinensis in the planting environment is improved.

The cage of Cordyceps sinensis is a kind of abnormal leaf, so it will age and die like the leaves of other plants. In general, each cage can survive for several months under suitable conditions. When it has withered, it can be cut off to make the whole plant look more beautiful, but this is purely for the sake of beauty and has nothing to do with the health of the plant.

The optimum temperature for the growth of Cordyceps sinensis is 25~30℃, 21~30℃ from March to September, and 18~24℃ from September to March of the following year. Winter temperature is not lower than 16℃, plant stops growing below 15℃, leaf edge suffers freezing injury below 10℃.

Cordyceps sinensis is sensitive to water. Cordyceps sinensis can grow normally under high humidity conditions, and water should be sprayed frequently during the growth period, 4~5 times a day. If the temperature changes too much, too dry, will affect the formation of leaf cages.

Notes on planting Cordyceps sinensis

In winter, Cordyceps sinensis should be placed indoors in the sun, and the room temperature should not be lower than 16℃, so it can safely overwinter. Cultivated soil to loose, fertile decaying soil or peat soil is good. Cordyceps sinensis should be planted in hanging pots, so that its leaf cage traps naturally droop to show its brilliant style.