Methods and precautions for home cultivation of Peppergrass

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Pepperwort, also known as happy beans and happy beans, is native to Peru. It is named because the entire leaf is shaped like an axe. The flower color is yellow-green, bright and bright in the middle of the tender green leaves. How to maintain this "axe"-like flesh?

Home cultivation methods of Peppergrass

Temperature

Peppergrass is suitable for growing in warm and dry places It is a semi-shady environment and is drought tolerant but not cold tolerant. Scorching sun exposure and excessive shade will cause irreversible damage to the plant. It grows well in bright light without direct sunlight. The suitable growth temperature is 18~28℃.

Soil

Pepperwort can be planted in a mixture of 1 part humus soil and 1 part peat soil. With this combination, the soil has good drainage properties and is suitable for the growth of Peppergrass.

Watering

Spring and autumn are the growth periods of Peppergrass. Watering can be sufficient, but avoid water accumulation in the pot soil.

When the temperature is high in summer, plant growth stagnates and requires a small amount of watering.

When the temperature drops to 5 degrees Celsius in winter, the water must be cut off, otherwise the plant roots will rot.

Light

Pepperwort is a light-loving plant. If there is insufficient light, the plant will easily grow leggy, and the distance between the leaves will be very long. The plant shape becomes loose and the stems become very fragile.

Plants grown in sunny places will be short and stocky, and the leaves will be arranged more compactly. Peppergrass will not grow quickly.

Propagation methods

Beheading, leaf cutting, cutting, and division can be used.

Cutting is the main propagation method of Peppergrass. Cuttings can take root in 15 to 20 days. Cuttings can be taken all year round in the greenhouse.

Fertilization

Pepperwort can be fertilized with decomposed thin liquid fertilizer once a month.

Water thoroughly in spring and autumn and apply thin liquid fertilizer late.

Precautions for home cultivation of Peppergrass

Precautions during high temperatures in summer

When the temperature exceeds 35°C in summer, the growth of the entire plant will basically stagnate. Watering should be reduced at this time to prevent root rot caused by excessive moisture in the pot soil. And strengthen ventilation, provide appropriate shade, and avoid exposure to the scorching sun.

Time to repot the peppercorns

Pepperwort grows relatively slowly, and it is enough to repot it once every 2 to 4 years. Repot before first watering in early spring.

Selection of the cutting season of Peppermint axenata

Peperomia axefolia can be cut all year round in the greenhouse. But for cuttings in the natural environment, spring and autumn should be chosen.

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