What type of soil is best for cultivating pennywort
Today's mini experience sharing: The best soil for growing pennywort and a detailed explanation of the soil cultivation steps for green plants and flowers. Next, the editor of this site will introduce to everyone.
Pennywort, an entry-level potted plant, is deeply loved by everyone! The reason is simple: pennywort leaves are round and plump, green and lush, easy to care for, and a section of the twig can be cut and propagated to survive. It has a better meaning, like a string of copper coins. Who doesn't want to get rich! Haha! Money rolling in, congratulations on making a fortune! This may be one of the reasons why it is loved by many!
Besides its good meaning, pennywort can beautify the environment, purify the air, and is easy to maintain. It can be planted in soil like a regular potted plant, or hydroponically like green pothos, both growing well. It can also be placed in an aquarium to raise fish and flowers in harmony.
So how can one grow a good pot of pennywort? I once had a large pot of it, with individual leaves able to hold five one-yuan coins. I think it can grow even bigger, as long as it is properly maintained.
Pennywort may look green and tender, but it actually loves sunlight. Sufficient light is necessary for vigorous growth, while insufficient light can cause leggy growth and less dense leaves, which lowers its ornamental value. With enough light, the leaves are dark green, and some hobbyists say their pennywort always has yellow leaves, which is probably due to insufficient light. Simply cut off the yellow leaves as they appear, as pennywort is very tolerant to pruning. If there are many yellow leaves, cut them all off, and in about half a month, new leaves will grow back.
In addition to light, soil is also very important. The best soil for growing pennywort is black mud. Does it sound strange? Traditionally, for growing flowers and plants, there are generally two types of soil used: universal soil (nutrient-rich soil) and field soil (regular soil). The type of soil I'm referring to is also common, but most hobbyists don't take it seriously. You can find this soil in ponds or ditches, as it is full of organic matter from being submerged in water for a long time, making it a natural organic fertilizer. For pennywort, black mud is like a delicious meal, and it's absolutely nutritious. Try it and you might be surprised!
There's another trick. Traditional cultivation methods usually involve two types: dry planting (directly in a flower pot) and hydroponics. I recommend trying semi-hydroponic cultivation. First, find a pot without drainage holes, plant it with black mud, then add water, with the water level about two fingers above the soil. This is how I used to cultivate it, and it worked perfectly, completely mimicking the natural environment with very vigorous growth.
Pennywort has a good appetite, grows fast, and consumes a lot, so fertilizing needs to be frequent. I've mentioned before that for leafy plants, nitrogen fertilizer should be the main type, and pennywort is no exception. Compound fertilizer is also fine, but definitely avoid using too much phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, as too much can cause flowering, which is not at all attractive for pennywort. If you encounter flowering, just cut it off. Normally, applying nitrogen fertilizer every 10 days can make it grow well.
Pennywort should be pruned regularly. Over time, the leaves may turn yellow, but after pruning, new leaves will grow rapidly. Generally, new leaves will grow within half a month. If a pot of pennywort is sparse and not vigorous, cut the leaves, preferably close to the roots. After cutting, expose it to more sunlight, and it will quickly fill the pot.
As previously mentioned, pennywort has a good appetite and grows fast, consuming a lot of nutrients. Over time in the same pot, its growth will weaken, and fertilizing doesn't seem to work well anymore. This is mainly because the plant has become too full, with the pot almost entirely filled with roots, leaving no room to grow. At this point, it's time to repot, dig it out, remove some of the roots, and cultivate it again as described above.
The above is the complete content on the best soil for growing pennywort and detailed steps for soil cultivation. Green plant enthusiasts might find it useful for reference.