Purple-leaved wood sorrel is an exotic plant, but it has been successfully introduced in my country. Regarding the origin of purple-leaf wood sorrel, some say it is Brazil, while others say it is Mexico, so we will not delve into it here. Purple-leaved wood sorrel is a good foliage plant. Since its maximum height is only 30 centimeters, it looks great when planted in patches covering the ground. The following Agricultural Encyclopedia will show you how to care for this plant. Learn about the growing needs of purple sorrel.
Purple-leaved wood sorrel likes a warm and humid environment and is relatively drought-tolerant. The optimal growth temperature is 16°C to 22°C. It also needs sufficient light, except for the need for proper shade when the light is strong in summer. , you can always give it full sun for maintenance. Let’s take a closer look at how to care for purple-leaved wood sorrel.
1. Temperature
Purple-leaf wood sorrel is not cold-tolerant. The plants stop growing below 10℃ and the leaves wither at 0℃. However, as long as the underground rhizomes are not frozen, new leaves can still sprout and grow normally in April of next year. In winter, the leaves should be kept in normal condition and the temperature should be kept above 5°C. At the same time, it is not resistant to high temperatures. When the temperature exceeds 35°C, the leaves curl, grow slowly, and enter a dormant period. Spray water on the leaves in time, provide shade and enhance ventilation.
2. Lighting
In spring and autumn, it should receive sufficient sunlight. Too much shade will cause the leaves to be dim and dull, while the petioles will be thin and the plant shape will be scattered. However, you should also avoid direct sunlight and shade appropriately from May to September to avoid sunburn. Wood sorrel has strong phototaxis, so it should be placed on the balcony or windowsill during maintenance. The position of the plant should be changed frequently to allow it to receive even light all around.
3. Moisture
During the growth period, keep the pot soil moist and adhere to the principle of "don't water it if it's dry, water it thoroughly". During the high temperature season in summer, the plants enter the dormant period. At this time, water should be sprayed to keep the pot soil slightly moist. In winter, the temperature drops below 10℃. When watering, be sure to keep it dry rather than wet to prevent the bulbs from rotting. Proper exposure to rain will help growth and development. However, water must be drained in time. Accumulated rain in the pot soil will cause the leaves to rot and cause the plants to die in pieces. When the growing environment is relatively dry, spray water around in time to increase the humidity.
4. Fertilization
When potting, apply sufficient base fertilizer. During the growing season, in order to make the plants grow robustly and ensure the leaves are thick and shiny, apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer once a month. Pay attention to the concentration when fertilizing. Excessive concentration will burn the bulbs and affect growth. Stop fertilizing from July to August.
Be careful not to apply a single fertilizer, especially nitrogen fertilizer, which will cause the leaves to turn from purple to green, affecting the viewing. When fertilizing, do not splash liquid fertilizer on the leaves, as this may cause leaf diseases.
5. Pruning
Purple-leaf wood sorrel needs to be pruned when the following situations occur:
1. When the plant grows too vigorously, The denser leaves should be removed in time to improve ventilation and light transmission conditions and promote growth.
2. Of course, in daily maintenance, yellow leaves should be removed in time to reduce the occurrence of diseases and insect pests.
3. Flower cultivation pays attention to beauty. When the petiole is too long or the plant shape is not beautiful, you can cut the leaves again to let them grow new leaves.
The above is the maintenance method of purple leaf wood sorrel introduced by Agricultural Encyclopedia. It can be seen that the maintenance of purple leaf wood sorrel is relatively simple. , this plant is more suitable for group cultivation. It can cover the entire ground in purple, and the neat arrangement is very spectacular. At the same time, purple-leaf wood sorrel also has certain medicinal effects, and it can reduce swelling and relieve pain when used externally.
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