The cultivation method of Peperomia asperula
The editor introduces you to some knowledge about the succulent plant Peperomia asperula, its cultivation method. Next, the site editor will introduce it to the netizens.
Peperomia asperula, also known as snow pepper grass, is native to Peru and belongs to the Pepper Family (Peperomia Family). It is a perennial evergreen succulent herb with a矮小的 plant, 8-15 cm tall, the whole plant is succulent, with thick and fleshy leaves that are gray-green on the back year-round, opposite or alternate, with short petioles, about 1 cm long leaves, the edges of the leaves curl up, forming a groove in the middle of the leaf surface, and the back is ridged. The leaf surface feels rough and grayish-white, slightly translucent. The inflorescence is club-shaped, green, and blooms at the end of spring and the beginning of summer.
Peperomia asperula requires sufficient sunlight and a cool, dry environment, can tolerate semi-shade, afraid of waterlogging, and dislikes hot and humid conditions. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons and dormant in high summer and low winter temperatures. From September to December each year, and from March to July, are the growing periods of the plant (different environments of plant friends may have different growing periods). If there is insufficient light, the plant may grow too tall, with a long distance between leaves, making the plant loose and the stems very weak. Plants growing in sufficient sunlight have a矮壮 shape, with leaves arranged more compactly, and Peperomia asperula does not grow very fast.
The editor's Peperomia asperula is grown in a sunlit greenhouse. During the growing period, keep the soil slightly moist and avoid waterlogging. The soil used by the editor is a mixture of coal slag, peat, and a small amount of perlite, in a ratio of about 6:3:1. Peperomia asperula can tolerate a low temperature of about 2 degrees Celsius when the potting soil is dry, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoors. Watering is basically stopped during the entire winter, and below 5 degrees Celsius, watering should start to be reduced. It is best to keep the temperature above 0 degrees Celsius during winter, as too low temperatures can easily cause frost damage and the plant is not frost-tolerant.
When the temperature exceeds 35°C in summer, the plant's growth basically stops. At this time, reduce watering to prevent root rot due to overly wet soil. Enhance ventilation, provide appropriate shading, and avoid direct sunlight. This is the basic care throughout the summer. It is worth noting that in summer, the editor does not completely stop watering; only a small amount of water is given to prevent the old leaves from drying out and falling off. Watering is done at the edge of the pot, about twice a month, in the evening around 7-9 pm when the sun has already set, which will not affect the plant's roots. Avoid long-term rain exposure, as it may cause stem rot.
Peperomia asperula grows relatively quickly, and it is sufficient to repot every 2-4 years, preferably before the first watering in early spring. The plant does not get too large but will branch out. Propagation can be done by cutting the top and dividing the plant. The cutting method is simple: take a healthy old branch, let it dry, and then plant it in slightly moist sandy soil. It will generally root in more than 20 days in a shaded and well-ventilated area. Do not water too often during propagation, as it may cause stem rot. Propagation should be done in spring and autumn.
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