How to grow purslane

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It is also called "purslane", "horse amaranth", etc. It is a succulent herb. Its leaves are opposite, thick, contain a lot of sap, and are obovate and wedge-shaped. Its flowering period is in summer, and the flowers are relatively small and yellow. The fruit is cone-shaped. It is a medicinal material.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It has strong adaptability, but its growth will be relatively vigorous in warm places. Generally speaking, it is around 15 to 28 degrees. However, both its cold resistance and heat resistance are relatively good, so there is generally no need for special adjustment.

2. Light: Purslane does not have high demand for sunlight. , it can grow better under low light conditions. In addition, it will generally not be harmed under strong light because its ability to withstand strong light is relatively strong. Can be placed in a semi-shady place.

3. Watering: Similarly, purslane is sensitive to moisture It is also very adaptable because it is a type of plant that is both very drought tolerant and very waterlogging tolerant. Generally speaking, as long as it is not watered for a long time, there will be no harm and the soil can be kept in a semi-moist state.

4. Fertilization: Purslane does not need much fertilizer. As long as you choose soil that is of good quality and contains more nutrients, there is basically no need to fertilize in the future.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: A common method is sowing. Choose good seeds and choose where to plant them. Since its seeds are relatively small, they can be mixed into fine sand and then evenly spread in the trench. After spreading, just cover them with a small amount of soil. After sowing, the temperature should be kept appropriate so that germination will basically take place in two to four days.

2. Pruning: Purslane grows very vigorously Yes, sometimes the blades will look messy and can be repaired a little, but not too much. More importantly, for purslane planted in large areas, once a disease is discovered, it is best to deal with the diseased plant in time, otherwise it will easily expand the damage area.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Diseases: Generally speaking, there are not too many diseases of purslane. There are relatively many diseases in summer, and there may be "anthracnose" and so on. The diseased plants can be cut off directly, and it is best to use some chemicals.

2. Pests: There are not too many pests. You can spray some pesticides against this type of pests in time, which will have better results.

IV. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is not toxic in itself, so it will not be harmful.

2. Can it be grown at home: Generally speaking, yes No, because it is not an ornamental plant.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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