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How to raise foxtail algae

Skyler White
2020-07-20 08:36:18
Foxtail algae grows best in alkaline and loose soil. It should be watered reasonably at ordinary times and reduced in winter to avoid frostbite due to cold weather. Keep the soil moist and give it plenty of light. Propagation can be done by sowing or cutting.

I. breeding environment

1. Soil: foxtail algae grows best in alkaline and loose soil. Try not to use acid soil.

2. Watering: it likes to be wet. It needs to be watered reasonably to keep the soil in the best wet state. It is not cold resistant. In winter, it needs to reduce watering to avoid frostbite due to the cold weather.

3. Light: sufficient sunlight will be more conducive to the growth of foxtail algae, and it will grow more luxuriant in summer, and it should receive enough light in winter.

2. Breeding methods

1. Sowing method: save the seeds of foxtail algae to the next spring. The temperature suitable for seed germination is about 20-25 ℃. It can germinate in the dark or sufficient light environment. The seedlings can float on the water surface and bloom in August to September.

2. Cutting method: it can be carried out from April to August. Selecting 7-9cm long stem tip for cutting can make it grow faster. It can also be divided into plants. If it is cultivated in fresh water, it must have liquidity.

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