People with taste always foster the literary grass and the bamboo of the literati.
The core content of this article: the topics related to the cultivation of flowers and plants such as literary grass and bamboo of the literati, which are fostered by people with taste, let's take a look together!
Mentioning the plants that can reflect elegance, many people will think of orchids, which have always represented purity and noble character. However, orchids are not easy to cultivate. So, are there any literary plants that are easier to care for, can reflect taste, and have an extraordinary style? Today, I will recommend this grass and bamboo to you, which are easy to care for and show elegant taste.
Literary grass, also known as sweetflag, has been known as the grass of the literati. It is said that in ancient times, poor families' children would place a pot of sweetflag on their desks when reading by oil lamps at night to prevent their eyes from being affected by the lamp's smoke. Sweetflag can not only absorb smoke particles and purify the air but also act as a mosquito repellent.
With the changes of the times, sweetflag has gradually been applied to the making of penjing (miniature landscapes), becoming a highly sought-after potted plant among literary scholars.
Many people find sweetflag difficult to cultivate, as it is prone to yellow leaves. However, a key point in growing sweetflag is water management. If watered properly, the plant will grow vigorously with green leaves. If not, sweetflag is likely to develop yellow leaves.
Sweetflag prefers moist conditions but cannot tolerate waterlogging, which easily leads to root rot. Whether planted in stone or a pot, watering is very important. It needs to be kept moist but not waterlogged.
The leaves of sweetflag are thin and long, very compact. When watering, water should be directed around the sweetflag to avoid pouring water into the center, which can easily lead to waterlogging and cause rotting cores and yellow leaves.
People with taste always foster the literary grass and bamboo of the literati.
Sweetflag enjoys a humid environment, but the soil cannot be waterlogged. Therefore, in the process of caring, the soil should be loose and well-draining. For potting, a mixture of珍珠岩 (pearlite): decomposed leaf soil in a ratio of 2:1 can be used for planting.
Usually, it is possible to spray the surrounding environment more, and if there is an appropriate water-holding tray, one can be placed under the pot to keep it with water. However, be careful that the water level does not exceed 1/3 of the height of the sweetflag pot. This will allow the sweetflag to grow very vigorously.
Sweetflag is suitable for placement in a bright area with diffused light and cannot tolerate direct sunlight. Too much sunlight can cause the leaves to turn yellow and wither.
Bamboo of the literati
Besides sweetflag, the bamboo of the literati is also very artistic. When well cared for, its leaves are lush and green, looking very beautiful when placed on a desk, full of vitality.
The bamboo of the literati prefers humid air but dislikes the potting soil being moist for extended periods. It has fleshy roots, and long-term moisture in the potting soil can easily lead to root rot.