Maintenance methods of Purple Leaf Oxalis

Elaeagnus angustifolia is an exotic plant, but it has been successfully introduced in China. With regard to the origin of purple leaf sorrel, some say it is Brazil, others say it is Mexico, so there is no further exploration here. Elaeagnus angustifolia is a very good foliage plant. Because its maximum height is no more than 30cm, it is very nice to cover the ground when it is planted. Below, the pro-agricultural network will take you to take a look at the maintenance methods of this plant and understand the growth needs of Oxalis purpurea.

Purple leaf sorrel likes warm and humid environment and can tolerate drought. The most suitable growth temperature is 16 ℃ ~ 22 ℃, and sufficient light is needed at the same time. Except when the summer light is strong, it can be maintained by full sunshine at ordinary times. Let's take a specific look at the maintenance methods of purple leaf sorrel.

I. temperature

Elaeagnus angustifolia was not cold-tolerant, the plants below 10 ℃ stopped growing and the leaves withered at 0 ℃. However, as long as the underground roots are not frozen, new leaves can still germinate and grow normally in April next year. In winter, the leaves should be kept in normal state and the temperature should be kept above 5 ℃. At the same time, it is not resistant to high temperature. when the temperature exceeds 35 ℃, the leaves curl, grow slowly, and enter the dormancy period. It is necessary to spray water to the leaf surface in time, shade and strengthen ventilation.

Second, lighting

Spring and autumn season to receive sufficient sunlight, overcast will cause the leaves dull, at the same time petiole thin, plant type scattered. But also to avoid direct strong light, May to September to properly shade, so as to avoid sunburn. The phototaxis of sorrel is strong, and it should be placed on the balcony and windowsill during maintenance, and the position of the plant should be changed frequently so that it can receive light evenly around it.

Third, moisture

During the growth period, keep the basin soil moist and adhere to the principle of "no dry, no watering, watering thoroughly". In the summer high temperature season, the plant enters the dormant period, at this time should spray water, keep the basin soil slightly wet. When the winter temperature drops below 10 ℃, watering should pay attention to dry rather than wet to prevent corm from rotting. Proper exposure to the rain is conducive to growth and development. However, it should be drained in time, the accumulated rain in the basin soil will cause the leaves to rot and cause the plants to die. When the growth environment is dry, spray water around in time to improve the humidity.

IV. Fertilization

When putting on the pot, you should apply sufficient base fertilizer. In the growing season, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer was applied once a month in order to make the plant grow healthily and ensure that the leaves were thick and shiny. Pay attention to the concentration when fertilizing, too much concentration will burn the corm and affect the growth. Fertilizer application was stopped from July to August.

Be careful not to apply a single fertilizer, especially nitrogen fertilizer, which will change the leaves from purple to green and affect the ornamental. Do not splash liquid fertilizer on the leaf surface when fertilizing, it is easy to cause leaf disease.

5. Pruning

The purple leaf sorrel needs to be pruned when the following occurs:

1. When the plant is too prosperous, the denser leaves should be removed in time to improve ventilation and light transmission conditions and promote growth.

two。 Of course, in daily maintenance, the withered and yellow leaves should be removed in time to reduce the occurrence of diseases and insect pests.

3. Flower cultivation pays attention to beauty, when the petiole is too long or the plant type is not beautiful, you can re-cut the leaves to let them grow new leaves.

The above is the maintenance method of purple leaf sorrel introduced to you by pro-agricultural network. We can see that the maintenance of purple leaf sorrel is relatively simple. This plant is more suitable for group cultivation and can spread all the ground into purple. Neat arrangement is very spectacular, at the same time, purple leaf sorrel also has a certain medicinal effect, external use has the effect of reducing swelling and pain.