How to cultivate梭鱼草 (Broadleaf Arrowhead)
Let me share with everyone how to cultivate梭鱼草 and the related knowledge about the planting techniques of Broadleaf Arrowhead. Next, the editor will introduce it.
We all know that梭鱼草 and Thalia dealbata look very similar, so what are the differences between these two aquatic plants?
1. Leaves
The leaves of梭鱼草 are long and heart-shaped; the leaves of Thalia dealbata are elliptical.
2. Flower shape
The flowers of梭鱼草 are blue-purple, with dozens to hundreds of small flowers clustering into a spike, forming a paniculate inflorescence; the flowers of Thalia dealbata are purple, and the entire plant is covered with white powder.
3. Growing environment
梭鱼草 prefers to grow in moist and warm environments, with the most suitable growth temperature ranging from 18°C to 35°C. At this temperature,梭鱼草 grows most vigorously. When the temperature drops below 10°C,梭鱼草 stops growing; Thalia dealbata's main requirement for the environment is sufficient sunlight, so sufficient sunlight must be ensured during propagation.
梭鱼草 can purify the water quality of polluted water bodies, but this does not affect the bright and beautiful blooming of梭鱼草. Such Broadleaf Arrowhead is worth people's care. Do you like such Broadleaf Arrowhead?
梭鱼草 is a perennial herbaceous plant with beautiful flowers and leaves. It is widely used in landscaping and can also be planted in pots in houses.梭鱼草 is ornamental, so how should it be cultivated?
1. Light and temperature
梭鱼草 likes light and warmth and is not very cold-resistant. The cultivation of梭鱼草 requires sufficient sunlight and a temperature maintained between 18°C and 35°C. Both high and low temperatures can affect the growth of梭鱼草.
2. Water and fertilizer management
梭鱼草 likes moisture and fertile soil. When cultivating, water and fertilizer must meet its needs.梭鱼草 is suitable for growing in still water, with shallow water below 20cm being more suitable. When potting, maintain a certain water level in the pot.
3. Propagation methods
Seeding and dividing are the two propagation methods of梭鱼草. Division propagation is carried out in early summer and summer, and the base of the梭鱼草 plant can be cut. Seeding and propagation are done in spring, with the seed germination temperature maintained at about 25°C.
4. Precautions for cultivating梭鱼草
Diseases and pests
梭鱼草 is an aquatic plant with relatively few diseases and pests. Protective measures need to be taken during breeding to prevent diseases and pests.
Overwintering management
梭鱼草 is not cold-resistant and needs to be protected from the cold when temperatures are low in winter. Potted梭鱼草 can be watered and placed indoors for overwintering, with the temperature maintained above 5°C, allowing梭鱼草 to safely survive the winter.
In recent years,梭鱼草 has gradually become a plant in garden landscapes, whether it's by riversides, around ponds, in artificial wetlands, or as a potted plant or pond plant in homes, with its emerald leaves and purple paniculate inflorescences being beautiful decorations.
The above () introduces how to cultivate梭鱼草 and provides a detailed introduction to the cultivation techniques of Broadleaf Arrowhead, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.