This article introduces knowledge about the succulent plant known as red-backed pepper grass, including its maintenance methods. Let's take a look together.
Red-backed pepper grass belongs to the Piperaceae family, Capsicum genus, and there are also green pepper grass, round-leaf pepper grass, willow-leaf pepper grass, and thin-leaf pepper grass in the same genus.
I. Growth habits:
Red-backed pepper grass prefers a warm, dry environment, is drought-resistant, and not cold-resistant in winter. The growth temperature is around 15-28 degrees Celsius.
Growth period of red-backed pepper grass: Spring and autumn, it can also continue to grow at room temperature of 15-25 degrees Celsius in winter. During the growing period, it requires ample sunlight, moderate ventilation, and an environmental humidity of 50%-80%. It is basically suitable for growth in a home environment; ample sunlight can better control the plant shape and make the red color more vivid. When repotting, apply well-fermented solid fertilizer at the bottom of the pot, and apply liquid fertilizer 2-3 times during the growing period. Water the plant after the soil dries during the growing period.
Dormancy period: Summer and winter. In summer, shade 70% and place it in a well-ventilated environment, otherwise it easily rots. Water every 2-3 weeks. In winter, provide ample sunlight and maintain a temperature not lower than 5 degrees Celsius to safely survive the winter, and water less.
II. Planting soil:
In a home environment, it is best to choose soil with more particles for red-backed pepper grass, such as a mixture of peat, wood ash, coarse sand, and red jade soil in equal parts. In a greenhouse with good ventilation, full peat is used for planting. After purchasing it, you need to trim the small roots, let them dry for 1-2 days before potting, allowing them to grow new roots to adapt to the home soil.
The above is the full content of the introduction to the maintenance methods of red-backed pepper grass, hoping it is helpful to green plant enthusiasts!