How to care for newly bought pennywort
Rounded and adorable pennywort is the preferred green plant for beginner gardeners, but newly purchased plants often wilt due to improper care. This article focuses on newly acquired pennywort, systematically analyzing key care points from environmental control to daily management during the acclimatization period.
Four Major Care Principles During Acclimatization Period
Timing and Misoperations of Repotting
The original potting soil containing slow-release fertilizer can maintain nutrients for 2-3 weeks, it is recommended to keep the entire soil ball when transplanting. The best time for repotting is after new buds have emerged, using a galvanized pot instead of a plastic seedling pot, with a 3cm layer of ceramic stones at the bottom to enhance ventilation.
Light Adaptation Period and Placement
Place it 1 meter away from a north-facing window for the first two weeks to receive scattered light. After successful acclimatization, gradually move it to an east-facing balcony, and use a sunshade net to filter strong light from 10:00 to 15:00 during summer.
Three Moisture Control Schemes
Use the "tray water storage method" to keep the substrate moist, combined with early morning and evening foliar spraying (atomization level > 50μm). In dry areas, place a humidifier to maintain 60-70% air humidity.
Temperature Gradient Management Strategy
For purchases in winter, an insulating cover is required, with a grow light turned on at night to maintain a constant temperature of 18°C. Raise the plant 10cm in rooms with underfloor heating to prevent overheated potting soil from damaging the roots.
By precisely controlling the four elements of light, water, temperature, and fertilizer, combined with a progressive environmental adaptation method, 90% of pennywort can complete the acclimatization period within 20 days. Regularly observe the leaf expansion; when new leaves exceed 3cm in diameter, it indicates that the plant has fully adapted to the new environment.