Cultivation method of lotus leaf pepper grass (lotus leaf jasper)

Lotus leaf pepper grass also known as round leaf pepper grass, lotus leaf jasper, pepper grass. Lotus pepper leaves beautiful color, ornamental strong, is a good foliage plants, no main stem, potted plants can be used to decorate the study, bedroom, balcony and windowsill. The plant is native to Brazil.

Of course, there are many other interesting names of lotus leaf pepper grass in different regions, such as: rock watercress, one incense, watercress, nail grass, watercress can not be killed and so on.

The shape of the lotus leaf pepper grass:

Lotus leaf pepper grass for perennial evergreen herbs, plant height of about 15~30 cm. The fleshy part of the leaves is red, clustered, the leaves are obovate, the apex acute or pointed, the leaves are entire, leathery, and shiny. Spikes, pale white. Common planting varieties are mottled leaf type, mosaic type, bright leaf type, wrinkled leaf type, class leaf type with fleshy leaf and red flush, mosaic leaf type with green middle part, leaf edge with golden yellow edge, bright leaf type with metallic luster, is the highest ornamental value variety, wrinkled leaf type vein is deeply depressed, forming a leaf that looks like "Zou Baba", very interesting.

The cultivation and care of lotus leaf pepper grass:

Lotus leaf pepper grass originated in tropical and subtropical areas, introduced and cultivated in our south, like sufficient scattered light and high temperature, high humidity environment, avoid direct light, drought tolerance, cold tolerance, suitable temperature for growth is 20~28℃, if the temperature is lower than 10℃, it will stop growing, 5℃ will occur frost damage. Lotus leaf pepper grass on the soil requirements are higher, with fertile, good drainage of sandy loam for the best, potting soil with more than leaf soil and river sand preparation, but also available peat soil and pearlite mixed preparation. During the growing period, keep the soil moist and water once a day. In dry seasons, spray water on the leaves to increase the humidity of the surrounding air and keep the leaves green. Lotus leaf pepper grass fertilizer requirements are not high, 1-2 times a month can be fertilized, mainly nitrogen fertilizer, with phosphorus, potassium fertilizer. Cultivation should be placed in a semi-shady environment, and should not be cultivated under strong light to prevent sunburn leaves.

1, winter (especially in the north) must pay attention to warm winter, indoor temperature shall not be lower than 10 degrees Celsius; lotus leaf pepper grass efficacy and role and taboo lotus leaf pepper grass breeding methods

Lotus leaf pepper grass is a kind of foliage plant, usually have lotus leaf pepper grass planting experience people will find, never seen lotus leaf pepper grass flowering, of course lotus leaf pepper grass is not flowering. However, other aspects of the role of lotus leaf pepper grass enough to make up for the lotus leaf pepper grass does not flower limitations.

Lotus leaf pepper grass efficacy and role

1. The leaf value of lotus leaf pepper

The potted plant of lotus leaf pepper grass has ornamental value, but as long as it is viewed leaves, lotus leaf pepper grass itself is not flowering, and there is no value of viewing flowers. Lotus leaf pepper grass as a kind of leaf potted plant, in addition to its own characteristics, used as indoor leaf potted plant, has a higher value.

2. The ornamental function of lotus leaf pepper grass

Lotus leaf pepper grass, alias also known as lotus leaf jasper, has obovate leaves, clusters together, leaves near fleshy, more plump, gray-green and with dark green veins, very lovely. Green lovely leaves, small and exquisite plants, not easy to wither that touch of green, lovable. The lotus leaf pepper grass plant is planted into a lovely potted plant, and the lotus leaf pepper grass also has the characteristics of shade tolerance, and is used as an indoor foliage plant with good ornamental and decorative properties.

3. Medicinal value of lotus leaf pepper grass

The main value of lotus leaf pepper grass is ornamental, it also has certain medicinal value. Lotus leaf pepper grass can cough expectorant, Qufeng dehumidification and can activate blood pain. Lotus leaf pepper grass can be used for the treatment of rheumatism, bone pain, tuberculosis asthma, whooping cough, etc., as well as the treatment of traumatic injuries, fractures, etc.

The use of lotus leaf pepper grass taboo

When using it, you need to follow the doctor's advice.

Cultivation method of lotus leaf pepper grass

1. Light and temperature

Lotus leaf pepper grass requires sufficient scattered light, and it is best to avoid direct sunlight during growth. It is also very resistant to shade, in the summer when the sun is strong, the need for shade. In terms of temperature, the suitable temperature for the growth of lotus leaf pepper grass should be kept between 20℃ and 30℃. It is not cold-resistant and needs to be kept warm in winter. It is best not to be lower than 5℃, otherwise freezing damage will occur. In summer, the temperature should not exceed 35 ° C. It is necessary to properly shade and strengthen ventilation to reduce the temperature.

2. Soil

Lotus leaf pepper grass on the soil requirements are very high, the requirements of good fertility drainage. Generally planting lotus leaf pepper grass, you can choose sandy soil, in potted time, you can use several media mixed soil, such as peat soil, moldy soil, pearlite, etc., according to a certain proportion mixed.

3. Watering and fertilizing

Lotus leaf pepper grass on humidity requirements are not high, but to wet for the best. During the growth period of lotus leaf pepper grass, it is necessary to keep the basin soil moist, irrigate water once a day, and spray water on the leaves when the weather is dry. However, be careful not to wet the soil too much, so as not to rot roots. Fertilization can be applied once or twice a month, in order to make the leaves green and beautiful, you can apply more nitrogen fertilizer.

The growth habits of lotus leaf pepper grass

Lotus leaf pepper grass likes warm and humid growth environment, the appropriate temperature for growth is between 20℃--30℃, when the temperature is lower than 5℃, lotus leaf pepper grass will be frostbite. Lotus leaf pepper grass likes bright scattered light, can withstand shade, do not like too bright direct light. Fertile humus is the best soil for cultivation.

Lotus leaf pepper is a plant with medicinal value, usually we can use and also called grass with some other herbs to treat related diseases. However, knowing that lotus leaf pepper grass can cure diseases does not mean that we can make our own methods of use, but need to be diagnosed and matched by doctors.

When does the flower bloom?

Lotus leaf pepper grass itself is a kind of watercress green, online information about lotus leaf pepper grass is actually relatively small. However, because its leaves are very similar to lotus leaves, it has certain ornamental value and medicinal value, so with the increase of the number of people planting lotus leaf pepper grass in the future, people will know more about lotus leaf pepper grass.

When does the flower bloom?

Lotus leaf pepper grass itself is a non-flowering plant, it belongs to the foliage plant.

Cultivation method of lotus leaf pepper grass

1. Light and temperature

Lotus leaf pepper grass requires sufficient scattered light, and it is best to avoid direct sunlight during growth. It is also very resistant to shade, in the summer when the sun is strong, the need for shade. In terms of temperature, the suitable temperature for the growth of lotus leaf pepper grass should be kept between 20℃ and 30℃. It is not cold-resistant and needs to be kept warm in winter. It is best not to be lower than 5℃, otherwise freezing damage will occur. In summer, the temperature should not exceed 35 ° C. It is necessary to properly shade and strengthen ventilation to reduce the temperature.

2. Soil

Lotus leaf pepper grass on the soil requirements are very high, the requirements of good fertility drainage. Generally planting lotus leaf pepper grass, you can choose sandy soil, in potted time, you can use several media mixed soil, such as peat soil, moldy soil, pearlite, etc., according to a certain proportion mixed.

3. Watering and fertilizing

Lotus leaf pepper grass on humidity requirements are not high, but to wet for the best. During the growth period of lotus leaf pepper grass, it is necessary to keep the basin soil moist, irrigate water once a day, and spray water on the leaves when the weather is dry. However, be careful not to wet the soil too much, so as not to rot roots. Fertilization can be applied once or twice a month, in order to make the leaves green and beautiful, you can apply more nitrogen fertilizer.

The value of pepper leaves.

1. The ornamental function of lotus leaf pepper grass

Lotus leaf pepper grass, alias also known as lotus leaf jasper, has obovate leaves, clusters together, leaves near fleshy, more plump, gray-green and with dark green veins, very lovely. Green lovely leaves, small and exquisite plants, not easy to wither that touch of green, lovable. The lotus leaf pepper grass plant is planted into a lovely potted plant, and the lotus leaf pepper grass also has the characteristics of shade tolerance, and is used as an indoor foliage plant with good ornamental and decorative properties.

2. The medicinal value of lotus leaf pepper grass

The main value of lotus leaf pepper grass is ornamental, it also has certain medicinal value. Lotus leaf pepper grass can cough expectorant, Qufeng dehumidification and can activate blood pain. Lotus leaf pepper grass can be used for the treatment of rheumatism, bone pain, tuberculosis asthma, whooping cough, etc., as well as the treatment of traumatic injuries, fractures, etc.

3. Potted ornamental of lotus leaf pepper

The green and fresh feeling of the small potted plant was very refreshing. This is the charm of plants, lotus leaf pepper grass does not need flowers embellishment, only need a little green, you can catch people's hearts.

The growing environment of lotus leaf pepper grass

Lotus leaf pepper grass likes warm, humid and semi-shady environment. The suitable temperature for growth is 20~30 degrees, below 10 degrees will stop growth, and below 5 degrees will be frozen. Likes bright scattered light, also has strong shade tolerance ability, too strong direct sunlight is very unfavorable to the growth of plants. The air humidity requirements are not high, can tolerate the dry environment of the room. Fertile humus soil is the best soil for cultivation. Drainage needs to be good, sunshine 50~70%, avoid strong direct sunlight. Fertilization once a month, nitrogen fertilizer is more, leaf color is more beautiful. Old plants should be pruned. Sexual preference for high temperature and humidity, fertility room temperature 20~28 degrees, 10 degrees below the need for cold damage.

At present, what we can understand about lotus leaf pepper grass is only some of its basic breeding methods and the significance and role of lotus leaf pepper grass, and the environment suitable for survival of lotus leaf pepper grass and the living habits of lotus leaf pepper grass. Other related content also needs more people who love lotus leaf pepper grass to constantly supplement.