How to care for pennywort
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Pennywort, this entry-level potted plant, is deeply loved by everyone! The reason is simple: pennywort leaves are round and plump, green and lush, easy to grow, and can be propagated by cutting a section of the twig, which symbolizes wealth, just like a string of copper coins. Who doesn't want to get rich! Haha! A continuous flow of wealth, congratulations on your prosperity! This might be one of the reasons why it is so loved!
In addition to its good symbolism, pennywort can also beautify the environment, purify the air, and is easy to care for. It can be planted in soil like an ordinary potted plant, or hydroponically like pothos, with good growth. It can also be placed in an aquarium to keep fish and flowers together in harmony.
So, how can you grow a good pot of pennywort? I once grew a large pot of it, with individual leaves able to hold five one-yuan coins. I believe it can grow even bigger if cared for properly.
Pennywort may look green and tender, but it actually loves light. Sufficient sunlight promotes vigorous growth, while insufficient sunlight can lead to leggy growth and less dense leaves, reducing its ornamental value. Leaves that are dark green in sufficient light are more attractive. Some hobbyists say their pennywort always has yellow leaves, which is likely due to insufficient light. Yellow leaves can be cut off, as pennywort is very tolerant of pruning. If there are many yellow leaves, cut all the leaves off, and in 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. It may sound strange, but traditionally, when growing flowers and grass, the soil used is either universal soil (nutrient-rich soil) or garden soil (ordinary soil). The soil I'm talking about is also common, but most hobbyists don't pay much attention to it. This soil can be found in ponds or ditches, as it has been soaked in water for a long time and contains a lot of organic matter, making it a natural organic fertilizer. For pennywort, black mud is like a delicious meal, and it's absolutely nutritious. Try it and see if it doesn't make you question life!
There's another trick. Traditional cultivation methods are either dry planting (directly planting in a flower pot) or hydroponics. I suggest trying semi-hydroponic cultivation with half soil and half water. First, find a flower 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 had no problems at all, completely mimicking the natural environment.
Pennywort has a good appetite, grows fast, and consumes a lot of nutrients. Fertilizing should be frequent. As I mentioned before, for ornamental leafy plants, nitrogen fertilizer is the main choice, and pennywort is no exception. Compound fertilizer is also fine, but avoid using too much phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, as it can lead to flowering, which is not 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, 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 close to the root, then expose it to more sunlight, and it will soon fill the pot.
As mentioned earlier, pennywort has a good appetite and grows fast, consuming a lot of nutrients. After a long time in one pot, its growth will weaken, and fertilizing may not seem to work anymore. This is mainly because the plant has grown too full, with almost all the roots in the pot, leaving no room for further growth. At this point, you need to repot it, dig it out, remove some of the roots, and cultivate it again as described above.
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