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Culture method of Portulaca grandiflora

Hank Schrader
2020-07-01 09:04:16
It is an annual herb. Its origin is South America, such as Brazil, Argentina and other countries. Later, it was cultivated in all parts of China, with a very wide distribution. Its height is between fifteen and twenty centimeters. The leaves are generally three. The flowers are terminal, with a diameter between 2.5 and 5.5 cm and many colors.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: Purslane prefers warm, slightly higher environment. Specifically, between 20 and 30 degrees, it is more appropriate. In addition, the breeding temperature can also be kept within this range. In addition, too sultry environment is harmful to it, you can pay a little attention

2. Light: Portulaca grandiflora needs more sunshine. Its flowers have a characteristic: they will not open until they see the sun; if they are in the dark and overcast, they will not open. Therefore, in order to ensure its normal flowering, try to place it in a good position in the sun

3. Watering: in growing season, Portulaca oleracea needs more water, but it can't accumulate water. Especially in the flowering period, there should be no water shortage. By the end of autumn, the growth rate will slow down, and there will be no need to water too much

4. Fertilization: it is necessary to use liquid fertilizer regularly, but the interval should not be too short, just once or twice a month

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Reproduction: it can be seeded. However, its seeds are relatively small, so it is necessary to select the right seeds. It can be sown in spring, summer and autumn. The row spacing can be about 6cm, and the plant spacing is about 5cm. After sowing, it can be covered with a thin layer of soil or not directly. Keep the temperature above 20 ℃.

2. Change basin: it does not have a very high requirement for soil, and its ability to bear barren soil is very strong. So the interval between basin changes can be slightly longer, in two or three years, but it can not be changed all the time. Sand soil with good drainage can be selected, and the effect is relatively good. After changing the basin, temporarily put it in a cool place, let it adapt

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: there may be "anthrax", and the damage is mainly on its leaves. You need to cut off all these leaves, and then use chlorothalonil. There is also "powdery mildew", in the leaves and flowers are very common, the same can use chlorothalonil.

2. Insect damage: relatively not too much, there may be "scale insects" and so on, which can be sprayed with some preventive agents in advance.

4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: it is non-toxic, and has medicinal and edible value.

Portulaca grandiflora

2. Whether it can be raised at home: it can also be viewed and used as a potted plant to raise it at home.

Portulaca grandiflora

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