Methods of Cultivating Cinnabar Root
Cinnabar root is highly favored for its fiery red fruits and medicinal value, but many beginners often face the problem of plant withering due to issues like temperature and lighting during the care process. This article will systematically analyze the scientific cultivation methods of cinnabar root through eight core points, helping you easily create an indoor landscape full of red fruits.
1. Four Elements of the Growing Environment for Cinnabar Root
Accurate Temperature Control
Cinnabar root is extremely sensitive to temperature and needs to maintain a growth golden range of 18-30°C. Special attention is required in winter:• Critical overwintering temperature: 8°C (must not be exceeded)• Ideal overwintering temperature: 15±2°C• Response to extreme high temperatures: activate the spray cooling system when exceeding 32°C
Scientific Light Management
Adopt a "3+1" lighting plan:• Indoor care: ensure 4 hours of bright scattered light daily• Outdoor cycle: outdoor care for 7-10 days per month• Sun shading strategy: use 50% sun shading net from 10:00 to 15:00 in summer
Water (G-Y) System
Establish a graded watering system:• Spring and autumn: 3 times/week (keep the substrate moist)• Summer: twice daily watering + foliar spray• Winter: 7-10 days/week (low temperature water control to prevent root rot)
Methods of Cultivating Cinnabar Root
Nutritional Supplement Plan
Differentiated management for ground planting and pot planting:• Ground planting: apply nitrogen fertilizer in spring (March) + supplement phosphorus and potassium in summer (June)• Pot planting: follow the principle of "apply thin fertilizer frequently"• Universal formula: N-P-K=15-30-15 water-soluble fertilizer (dilute 1500 times)
2. Advanced Care Techniques
Full Process of Cutting Propagation
Best cutting period: late spring (late April) - early autumn (early September)• Cutting selection: current year's semi-woody branches (8-12cm in length)• Substrate formula: peat soil: perlite = 3:1• Environmental control: temperature 25±2°C/humidity 75%±5%
Pruning Care Calendar
• December-February: severe pruning of diseased and weak branches (retain main stem 15-20cm)• May: thinning dense fruit sequences• September: shaping pruning (control crown width)