Methods for Cultivating斧叶椒草 (Peperomia dolabriformis)
Today, the editor will introduce some related knowledge about the succulent plant斧叶椒草, including its cultivation methods. Here are the detailed instructions for you.
斧叶椒草 (Peperomia dolabriformis) belongs to the Pepper Family, Pepper grass genus (豆瓣绿属), also known as Snow Pepper grass, native to Peru.
斧叶椒草 is a perennial evergreen succulent herb, with a矮小 plant height of 8 to 15 centimeters. The entire plant is fleshy, with thick, green leaves on the back, opposite or alternate, short petioles, leaves about 1 centimeter long, slightly upturned on both sides, creating a shallow groove in the center of the leaf surface, with a keel-like protrusion on the back. The leaf surface is glossy and slightly transparent. The inflorescence is club-shaped, green, blooming from late spring to early summer.
斧叶椒草 requires abundant sunlight and a cool, dry environment, tolerant of semi-shade, dislikes waterlogging, and avoids hot and humid conditions. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons, and dormant in high summer temperatures and low winter temperatures. From September to December and March to July are the growing periods of the plant (which may vary depending on the environment of different plant enthusiasts). Insufficient sunlight can cause the plant to grow too tall, with a loose shape and weak stems. Plants growing in abundant sunlight have a compact and sturdy shape, with closely arranged leaves, and斧叶椒草 grows slowly.
The editor's斧叶椒草 is grown in a sunlit greenhouse. During the growing period, keep the soil slightly moist and avoid waterlogging. The soil used is a mixture of coal slag, peat, and a small amount of pearl rock, in a ratio of about 6:3:1.斧叶椒草 can tolerate low temperatures of about 2 degrees Celsius when the potting soil is dry, which is the indoor temperature, not in the open air. Watering is basically stopped during the entire winter, and below 5 degrees Celsius, watering should be reduced. Keeping the temperature above 0 degrees Celsius is necessary, as the plant is not frost-tolerant and can easily freeze to death in low temperatures.
When the temperature exceeds 35℃ in summer, the plant's growth basically stops. During this period, reduce watering to prevent root rot due to overly moist potting soil. Improve ventilation, provide some shade, and avoid direct sunlight. This is the basic care throughout the summer. It should be noted that during the summer, the editor does not completely stop watering but only gives a small amount of water to prevent the old leaves from drying out. Watering is done at the edge of the pot, about twice a month, between 7-9 PM when the sun has set, so it does not affect the plant's roots.
It is important to avoid long-term rain exposure, as it can cause stem rot.斧叶椒草 grows relatively quickly, and it is sufficient to repot every 2 to 4 years, usually before the first watering in early spring. The plant does not grow too large and easily produces branches. Propagation can be done by cutting the top for cutting and dividing the plant. It is simple to propagate by cutting healthy old branches, drying them, and inserting them into slightly moist sandy soil. In a shaded and well-ventilated area, roots will generally grow in more than 20 days. Do not water too frequently during propagation to avoid stem rot. Propagation should be done in spring and autumn.
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