Methods and precautions for cultivating purple dew grass

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How to grow purple dew grass

Precautions for cultivating purple dew grass

Purple grass likes full sunshine, but it can also tolerate half shade. It is strong and cold-resistant. It can survive the winter in the open field in North China. The soil requirements are not strict. So, how should we care for purple dew grass?

How to cultivate purple dew grass

Soil

Purple grass does not have high soil requirements and can be grown in sandy soil or loam. Grows normally, but grows more vigorously in loose, fertile, sandy loam soil.

Temperature

Temperature is very important for the flowering of purple dew. Its suitable growth temperature is 18℃～30℃. Avoid cold and frost. The overwintering temperature needs to be maintained at When the temperature is above 10℃ and below 0℃, purple dewgrass will die from frostbite.

Light

Purple grass loves light. Insufficient light will cause the plant to grow elongated and the leaves to turn yellow. However, purple dew plant is afraid of direct sunlight, so it needs to be shaded and maintained in a semi-shady place. If it is indoors, try to place it in a brightly lit place. Note that you should be exposed to more sunlight in winter and avoid sun exposure in summer.

Humidity

Purple grass prefers a humid climate and requires a relative air temperature of 60 to 75% in the growing environment. Just keep it around 70%.

Water and fertilizer management

Purple grass requires the soil to be slightly moist. Too wet will cause root rot. Generally, water it at least once a month. When watering, pay attention to drying and moistening. Water less in winter. Spray water on the leaves frequently when it is hot and dry.

Purple Dew Plant does not have very high requirements for fertilizers, but if you want the Purple Dew Plant to bloom beautiful flowers, you can apply an appropriate amount of light fertilizer. Generally, liquid fertilizer is applied every 10-15 days in the early growth stage. From a seasonal perspective, fertilizer is applied once every half month in spring and autumn, but no fertilizer is required in summer and winter.

Precautions for cultivating purple dew grass

Propagation method

Purple grass is basically propagated by cuttings. It is best to breed in autumn.

Repotting

Repot once a year. When repotting in spring, the old stems can be cut off. After repotting, the axillary buds can be allowed to germinate and grow. Use equal parts mixture of humus soil, garden soil, and river sand as the substrate.

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