Introduction to water calamus cultivation methods water calamus maintenance skills With people's pursuit of home environment aesthetics, aquatic plants have gradually become the new favorite of interior decoration. As an aquatic plant with high ornamental value and easy to cultivate, water calamus has been favored by more and more gardening enthusiasts. This article will introduce you in detail the cultivation methods of water calamus, allowing you to easily grow beautiful aquatic plants at home. Introduction to Acorus (scientific name: Iris ensata) belongs to the genus Acorus in the Iridaceae family. It is a perennial aquatic herb with green leaves and brightly colored flowers. It has extremely high ornamental value. Acorus Acorus can not only purify water quality, but also add a touch of freshness to the home environment. Breeding method of water corus 1. Seed selection and planting Select healthy water corus plants. It is best to choose new seedlings born that year. When planting, you can choose a transparent container or aquarium, and lay a layer of fine sand or small stones on the bottom to increase air permeability., put the water corus plants into the container, paying attention to fully immerse the roots in the water.
2. Water quality management Water calamus has higher requirements on water quality. It is best to use soft water or slightly acidic water. The water quality should be kept clean to avoid turbidity. 1/3 of the water should be replaced every week to keep the water quality fresh.
3. Light and temperature Water calamus likes light, but it is not suitable for direct sunlight. When cultivating indoors, it should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light, and the water temperature should be controlled above 15℃. The most suitable water temperature is about 20℃.
4. Fertilization and pruning During the growth of water calamus, apply liquid fertilizer every 20 days to promote plant growth. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer directly contact the leaves to avoid burning the leaves. During the growth process, timely prune the withered leaves to keep the plants beautiful.
5. Breeding methods There are two main breeding methods of Acorus chinensis: ramet and cuttage.
(1) Dividing: In spring or autumn, take out the water calamus plant from the container, divide the root system into sections, each section with a bud eye, and plant it again.
(2) Cutting: Select strong stem sections of water corus, cut them into small sections 3-5 cm long, insert them into a sand bed, keep them moist, and transplant them into a container after taking root. Conservation skills for water calamus 1. Prevent pests and diseases from being susceptible to bacteria, fungi and other diseases. Keep the container clean and change the water quality regularly to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.
2. Pay attention to anti-freezing When the temperature is low in winter, the water calamus should be moved to indoor breeding, or heat preservation measures should be taken to prevent the plants from being frozen.
3. Keep it beautiful and prune water calamus regularly to remove the withered leaves to keep the plants beautiful.
The cultivation method of water calamus is simple and suitable for family breeding. Through the above introduction, I believe that you have mastered the cultivation skills of water calamus. Raising a pot of water calamus at home can not only beautify the home environment, but also cultivate sentiment. Come and give it a try!