Planting method and Propagation of Flowers-Alum Root

Alum root is a new variety of domestic potted plant introduced in recent years, and few people know about it. Alum root is Saxifragaceae alum root genus, also known as coral bell, is perennial cold-tolerant, shade-tolerant herbaceous flowers, very suitable for semi-shady environment. So how is alum root raised? What matters do you need to pay attention to in breeding alum root? If you are interested, please follow the editor and read on.

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The culture method of alum root:

The best time for reproduction: as long as you avoid the high temperature at noon in summer, you can reproduce all the year round.

The best growing soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral and acid-rich soil rich in humus

Growth humidity requirements: do not like moisture, like semi-dry and wet environment

The best growth temperature: grow well above 15 degrees below zero, but above 30 degrees, stop growing.

The best growth light: alum root cold-resistant, like Yang and Yin.

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Points for attention in culturing alum roots:

Application of fertilizer: planted in well-drained soil and added slow-release fertilizer. During the growth period, proper fertilization should be applied.

Watering points: follow the principle of "dry and wet". The surface of the soil is dry and watered. Because you don't like being too wet, watering can be properly controlled in summer.

Light temperature: grow in the semi-shade in summer, avoid strong light. Cultivated in sunny place in winter, it is cold-tolerant and can grow at a temperature above-15 ℃.

Main points of propagation: alum root is planted mainly by sowing and ramet propagation, and leaf cuttings can also be used. The planting site should be sunny.

Ramet, wait for the mother plant to grow almost burst pot, you can split. When dividing plants, pay attention to sterilization and disinfection, planting is not strict with the soil, if there are conditions, then slight acid, water retention and ventilation, get some peat soil mixed with perlite about four to one, regularly on the fertilizer, do not accumulate water.

Pest control: because it is a newly introduced variety, so rarely get sick or grow insects, usually pay more attention to it, spray some ordinary pesticides or carbendazim.

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Experience of alum root cultivation:

Alum root is very easy to grow, no matter the light condition is full light or partial shade, whether the cultivated soil is slightly moist or slightly dry, whether the humidity is high or low, they can grow well. In spite of this, it should be noted that in the process of cultivation, they prefer a semi-shaded, cooler environment and should avoid strong direct sunlight in the afternoon.