Grow clover with ease, master these cultivation methods, and enjoy a string of good luck!

Choose the right soil, light, and temperature, watering and fertilizing, propagation methods, pest and disease control

Four-leaf clover, also known as clover, is a plant that symbolizes luck and happiness. In our country, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to and raise clover, hoping to bring this good luck to friends and family. This article will introduce you to the cultivation methods of clover, making it easy for you to grow幸福 green plants.

Choosing the right soil

Clover does not have high requirements for soil, but in order to make it grow better, it is recommended to choose a sandy soil with good drainage and fertility, and the soil pH value should be between 5.5-6.5. You can mix decayed leaf soil, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 1:1:1 to obtain ideal soil.

Light and temperature

Clover prefers semi-shade and avoids strong direct sunlight. During the breeding process, clover should be placed in an environment with sufficient scattered light. In the hot summer, it should be provided with shade to prevent the leaves from being sunburned. The suitable temperature for clover growth is 15-25℃, and when the temperature is lower than 5℃ in winter, it should be moved indoors for maintenance.

Watering and fertilizing

Clover prefers a moist soil environment but avoids waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil slightly moist and avoid water accumulation. In the hot summer, you can increase the frequency of watering appropriately, and when the temperature is low in winter, you should reduce the frequency of watering. In terms of fertilizing, you can apply a compound fertilizer once a month during the vigorous growth period to provide sufficient nutrition.

Propagation methods

The main methods of propagation for clover are division and cutting.

1. Division: Dig up the mature clover plant and cut the roots into several sections with scissors, leaving 2-3 buds in each section, and then plant the divided plants in new soil and keep the soil moist to ensure survival.

2. Cutting: Select healthy and mature clover branches, cut them into 10-15 cm long sections, insert them into the sandbed, and keep the soil moist. They can take root in about 1 month.

Pest and disease control

Clover rarely has pests and diseases during cultivation, but the following methods can prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases:

1. Keep the environment ventilated and avoid high humidity.

2. Regularly inspect the plants and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner.

3. When using pesticides, pay attention to the concentration and spraying method to avoid damaging the plants.

Through the introduction of the above breeding methods, I believe you have mastered the skills of raising clover. Hurry up and plant a pot of clover to bring this good luck to your friends and family. I wish you success in breeding and continuous good luck!

References:

1. Zhang Lijun, The cultivation method of clover [J]. Home Gardening, 2019, (6): 42-43.

2. Li Ming, The cultivation and propagation of four-leaf clover [J]. Gardening, 2018, (4): 36-37.