Introduction and culture method of wild flower Tradescantia

The leaf color of Tradescantia is beautiful, and the pink flowers are small, with a strong decorative effect. It can also thrive under extensive management conditions, so it is especially suitable for people who lack experience to plant, and is an ideal plant for decorating balconies. Let's take a look at the knowledge of Tradescantia.

First, the introduction of Tradescantia

Elaeagnus angustifolia is a perennial herb of the family Caryophyllaceae, which is native to Mexico. It is also known as Rabdosia angustifolia, Artemisia angustifolia, Purple Bamboo Plum and so on. Because of its long flowering period, erect diameter, obvious nodes, leaf sheath, peculiar and beautiful plant shape, complete game, planting under the bushes, long leaves and long leaves, ornamental plant shape and flower buds, inflorescences, outstanding features, unlimited interest. Because of its long flowering period, erect diameter, obvious nodes, leaf sheath, peculiar and beautiful plant shape, complete game, planting under the bushes, long leaves and long leaves, ornamental plant shape and flower buds, inflorescences, outstanding features, unlimited interest. Planted under the bushes, matched with long leaves of irises, plant shape, buds and inflorescences are suitable for ornamental. Tradescantia has a good effect on flower beds and planting on both sides of the road. it can also be potted for indoor decoration or for hanging cultivation. The florescence of Tradescantia is from May to July.

2. Cultivation techniques of Tradescantia.

1. Transplant

When the seedlings are installed in the basin, first put a coarse-grained matrix or ceramsite 2cm thick at the bottom of the basin as a filter layer, sprinkle a layer of fully mature organic fertilizer as base fertilizer with a thickness of about 1cm to 2cm, and then cover it with a layer of matrix, which is about 1cm thick, and then put in the plant to separate the fertilizer from the root system and avoid burning roots. You can choose one of the following substrates for potting. Vegetable garden soil slag = 3RU 1; or garden soil: medium coarse river sand: sawdust = 4RU 1RU 2; or one of paddy soil, pond mud, rotten leaf soil. Or peat + perlite + ceramsite = 2 + 2 + 1; vegetable garden soil + slag = 3 + 1; peat + slag + ceramsite = 2 + 2 + 1; sawdust + vermiculite + medium coarse river sand = 2 + 2 + 1. After putting on the basin, pour water once and keep it in a shaded environment.

two。 Administration and Management

Tradescantia likes warm, moist and semi-shady environment, is not cold-resistant, and is not strict with the soil, but it grows more vigorously in loose and fertile sandy loam.

The cultivation of purple dew grass should pay attention to the following points:

a. Humidity

Like the humid climate, the relative temperature of the air in the growing environment is required to be 60-75%.

b. Temperature

The optimum growth temperature is 18 ℃ ~ 30 ℃, avoid cold frost, keep the overwintering temperature above 10 ℃, enter dormancy when the temperature drops below 4 ℃ in winter, and die of frostbite if the ambient temperature is close to 0 ℃.

c. In summer

1. Strengthen the air convection so that the temperature in the body can be released.

2. Put it in the semi-shade, or give it 50% shade

3. Spray it properly, 2 or 3 times a day.

d. In winter

1. Move to a brightly lit place for maintenance

2. Outside, it can be wrapped in a film to survive the winter, but the film should be opened every two days when the temperature is high at noon to let it breathe.

e. Light management

If the flowerpot is placed in the dark, it is easy to cause the branches to grow excessively and the stems sparse and leaves to lose their luster; if they are exposed to strong light in summer, they will burn the leaves. Therefore, it is appropriate to hang the flowerpot in the balcony air or under the eaves of the balcony that is not exposed to the sun at noon in the spring and autumn, and often keep the pot soil moist. If you are afraid of bright light, you need to keep it in the semi-shade or give it 70% shade. For indoor maintenance, put it in a brightly lit place as far as possible, and move to outdoor semi-shade or shade for a month every one or two months to accumulate nutrients and restore growth.

f. Fertilizer and water management

There are many requirements for fertilizer and water, but the most afraid of random fertilization, concentrated fertilizer and partial application of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, it is required to follow the principle of "frequent application of light fertilizer, less and more times, and complete nutrition".

The above is the knowledge of Tradescantia. I hope I can help you.