In ancient literature, raising Acorus calamus requires "planting in the sand until it is cut and washed in spring, and the more it is cut, the thinner it is, the longer the roots are, and the longer the leaves are." This also shows the ancient literati's love for this plant, Acorus calamus, and even once became a bonsai in the study. Most of the bonsai of Acorus calamus raised by the ancients were raised with ancient bricks, which not only reflected a sense of historical mellow, but also showed the elegant charm of Acorus calamus.
Acorus calamus leaves are graceful, elegant and handsome, and the whole plant also contains aromatic flavor, which can not only be made into spices, but also have a certain mosquito repellent effect. Therefore, placing a pot of calamus in the study of ancient literati is not only to achieve the effect of embellishing the environment, but more importantly, the fragrance emitted by calamus can be fresh and pleasant. In modern times, calamus bonsai is still popular. In the flower market, we can all buy calamus bonsai with small leaves.
There are seven varieties and one variety of Acorus calamus, and their maintenance methods are similar. Most of them grow in swamps and streams and can be cultivated by sowing and branching. However, people usually adopt the branching cultivation method, that is, the underground rhizome of Acorus calamus is dug out, and after the old roots are removed, the underground stem is cut into several pieces, and several new buds are kept on each piece, and cultivated in low-lying wetlands.
If it is potted calamus cultivated at home, it is best to choose humus sandy soil with rich nutrition and good air permeability. Acorus calamus is a relatively shade-tolerant plant, which likes to grow in a cool environment, so it is recommended to put it in a semi-shade place at home to avoid direct sunlight and burn its leaves. Supplementing Acorus calamus with some decomposed bean cake fertilizer and fertilizer containing more eels every year can promote the leaves of Acorus calamus to grow more green and vigorous, and the optimum growth temperature of Acorus calamus needs to be controlled between 65438 08℃ and 28℃.
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