Methods and precautions for cultivating Peppergrass

Article Catalog

---

Pepperwort, after hearing this name, the editor guessed that its leaves must be a very beautiful plant with wrinkled leaves. Then, after looking at the picture, it was just as expected!

Pot soil for Peppergrass

The soil requirements for Peppergrass are not picky. Generally speaking, well-drained leaf mold soil can be used. Flower lovers can also prepare their own nutrient soil suitable for peppergrass, such as loose culture soil mixed with garden soil, leaf mold soil, river sand, etc., and add a small amount of cake fertilizer as base fertilizer.

Fertilization of Peppergrass

Another thing that cannot be ignored during the growth of Peppergrass is the fertilization of Peppergrass. Generally speaking, you can fertilize once a month during the growing season of Peppergrass. In terms of fertilizer selection, gardeners can choose to use fully decomposed cake fertilizer and water, thin liquid fertilizer based on nitrogen fertilizer, etc. When applying fertilizer, be sure to avoid contact with the leaves.

Watering of Peppergrass

Pepperwort is a mesophyllous flower, so it is best to keep the environment where Peppergrass grows day and night moist. as well. It is advisable to water the pot when the soil is moist. Although it is moist, be careful not to accumulate water. Once water accumulates, root rot will easily occur.

In summer, the temperature is high and Peppergrass grows vigorously. It is best to water once every 2 to 3 days. However, winter is dry and Peppergrass grows slowly, so it is best to control the amount of water.

Lighting of Peppergrass

Pepperwort is actually a semi-shade flower. It is best to place the potted peppercorn in a semi-shade place to receive astigmatism. If the light is too strong, the color of the leaves will change. The leaves turn yellow and lose their luster easily when the light is too weak. They can be placed in a sunny place in winter.

Pruning of peppergrass

The growth of peppergrass does not follow our wishes, and sometimes it grows very messy. , at this time, we should prune the peppergrass. The purpose of pruning is to make the peppergrass plants plump and have dense branches and leaves. .

Topping can be done in early summer. Topping is to prune the young leaves growing from the top of the plant. This can inhibit the growth of the plant and allow new leaves to grow from the bottom of the plant.

Repotting of Peppergrass

Potted Peppergrass should be repotted once every 2 years, so for lazy people, there is no need to repot it. Don’t you think it’s great to repot your plants every spring?

- END -