Peacock grass cultivation methods and precautions

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How to grow peacock grass

Precautions for growing peacock grass

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Peacock grass blooms very brightly, and its appearance is somewhat similar to marigold. So do you know how to cultivate peacock grass? What aspects should be paid attention to?

How to grow peacock grass

How to breed peacock grass

Light

Peacock grass is a plant that likes light and needs sufficient sunlight when growing. Generally, the light needs of peacock grass can be met in spring and autumn, but attention should be paid to avoiding direct sunlight in high-temperature summers and shading at noon, but do not over-shade.

Temperature

Basically, peacock grass can grow well between 10℃ and 30℃. A few points to note are: the temperature in winter should be kept at 5 Above ℃, it is less likely to cause frost damage; before flowering, the temperature is best kept between 12℃ and 15℃; during daily maintenance, the temperature is best kept at 20℃ or below.

Water and fertilizer

Water and fertilizer are very important for peacock grass. When watering, you need to ensure that the soil is dry before watering fully, but be careful not to overdry. When fertilizing, it is generally possible to fertilize once every 7 to 10 days, but fertilization needs to be reduced during the low temperature season in winter. Generally, some base fertilizer should be applied first when planting. If the soil fertility is not enough, top dressing will be needed.

Precautions for Peacock Grass Breeding

Potting

Generally, when the peacock grass seedlings grow to 2-3 leaves, they need to be potted. When potting, you can use a pot with a diameter of 10-15cm. Flower pots basically do not need to be repotted after being potted.

Pests and diseases

A common disease of peacock grass is root rot, which can be controlled by root irrigation using thiophanate-methyl. The main pest is red spider mites.

Propagation

The propagation of peacock grass is generally carried out by sowing and cutting. Sowing is carried out between November and March. Propagation by cuttings can be carried out between June and August.

Precautions for growing peacock grass

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