How to grow saxifrage

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Saxifrage, also known as oxtongue or saxifraga, is an evergreen herbaceous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family and is native to southern Africa. The editor below will introduce to you the breeding methods of saxifrage.

Cultivation methods of saxifrage

Soil and moisture requirements

The soil used for potting should be leaf humus soil, coarse soil, Mixed soil of sand and peat. Fertilizer should be applied during the growth period of the plant, once every ten days, and the amount of fertilizer should not be too concentrated and excessive. In summer and autumn, when the pot soil is dry, water it in time and water it thoroughly. In winter, saxifrage will enter a semi-dormant state for a short period of time. At this time, it should be watered less and placed indoors in a sunny place.

Light and temperature requirements

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Shade should be provided when the light is strong in summer, and light and water and fertilizer management should be strengthened in autumn to promote the good development of inflorescences and the graceful posture of the entire plant. The suitable temperature for saxifrage during the growth period is 18~24℃, and the temperature should be kept at 13~15℃ in winter.

Propagation methods of Saxifrage

Propagation by sowing

The seeds of Saxifrage are blooming It will mature in the next two months, and its seeds are relatively large, so they can be sown in pots directly. They will sprout about 15 days after sowing, and it will take four to five years for seedlings to bloom.

Propagation by division

The small bulbs of Saxifrage develop slowly, and they can be divided only once every two to three years. After taking out the mother plant, break off the small bulbs with your hands and plant them separately.

Propagation by cuttings

In April to August, select the leaves of relatively robust plants, cut them into sections of about ten centimeters, and insert one third into the river sand. The river sand should not contain impurities. After two or three months, Then some small buds can germinate, and when the buds grow to three true leaves, they can be potted and planted.

The above is the relevant introduction to the cultivation methods of saxifrage. Have flower lovers mastered it?

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