The cultivation method of Glass莒 weed
This article provides a detailed introduction to the home cultivation of Glass莒 weed, discussing its cultivation methods. Let's learn about it together.
Glass莒 weed is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant belonging to the Balsaminaceae family, Impatiens genus, native to the tropical regions of Africa, and now widely cultivated worldwide. The characteristic of this species is that its petals are flat, unlike other Impatiens. It grows 20-40 cm tall, with slightly succulent stems; the leaves are a vibrant green; the flowers are large, with a diameter of up to 4-5 cm, and can bloom throughout the year if the temperature is suitable. Flower colors include white, pink, crimson, rose red, purple red, bright red, and bicolors.
【Cultivation and Management】
Glass莒 weed seedlings should be pinched back 2-3 times to promote branching, making the plant more full and graceful. It prefers abundant sunlight and a warm environment. Suitable for medium and small-sized pots, it should be fertilized every 1-2 weeks during the growing season. It can bloom at temperatures above 16℃ during winter; below 12℃, the leaves turn yellow and the lower ones fall off. In winter, it should be placed by a sunny window, and can be moved to outdoor sunlight for cultivation from May to October.
To grow Glass莒 weed well, it is necessary to provide shade in summer, keep warm in winter, and manage fertilization and watering properly. Fertilize every 10 days during the growing period; the use of decomposed cake fertilizer water is recommended, with a concentration of 0.2%; fertilize once 15 days after flowering. Insufficient fertilization and watering will make the stems and leaves thin and yellow, affecting flowering; excessive fertilization or excessive shading will cause the plant to grow excessively, easily leading to lodging. Fertilization should be stopped promptly, and the top of the branches should be removed to promote branching below. In summer, sufficient watering is needed, but care should be taken to prevent waterlogging after rain.
Glass莒 weed enjoys humid air; otherwise, the leaves will lose their luster and may become wrinkled, shrink, and the edges may dry out. Therefore, in addition to providing appropriate shade to avoid direct sunlight in summer, spraying water on the leaves several times a day and sprinkling water around the pot can increase air humidity, reduce temperature, and keep the leaves green. During winter indoor cultivation, it should be placed on a south-facing sunny windowsill, with the room temperature not lower than 10℃, and watering should be controlled. The potting soil should be changed every 2 to 3 years. Glass莒 weed is commonly propagated by sowing and cutting methods. Sowing is usually done from late March to April in pots, with germination occurring within a week. Thin the seedlings and transplant them into 10 cm pots when they are 3-4 cm tall. When the leaves reach 6-8, the plants can be repotted or planted outdoors.
【Propagation】Propagation by cutting can be carried out throughout the year, but spring and autumn are the best times. Generally, 8-10 cm long branches with top buds are selected and inserted into a sand bed, keeping it moist. Roots can form in about 3 weeks. Water propagation is also possible. Sowing propagation is done indoors from April to May, maintaining a room temperature of 20℃, and roots can form in about 1 week. When the seedlings are about 3 cm tall, they can be transplanted into pots.
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