Cultivation methods and precautions of Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus is very easy to grow. It likes a relatively humid environment and is suitable for growing in soft, breathable soil with a certain water retention capacity and fertility. If the air is relatively dry or the soil is not suitable, it is difficult to grow it well. It likes moisture but cannot tolerate heavy water, and likes fertilizer but cannot tolerate heavy fertilizer. If the watering and fertilization methods are not correct, it is also difficult to grow it well.

How to cultivate golden calamus

Do not use tap water directly for calamus. It needs to settle for several days to remove all the dry air before use, otherwise it will damage the roots. The soil for it should be breathable, and special soil for orchids is the best. As for the light requirement, it is better to have no sunlight than too much sunlight, especially from April to October, when the temperature is high and water evaporates quickly, which is not conducive to the growth of calamus.

1. Soil:

Acorus calamus adapts to the environment quickly, so it does not have high requirements for soil, but you should also choose loose and breathable soil for its cultivation. The soil should have good drainage and rich nutrients. Humus soil can be used as the soil.

2. Lighting:

In daily life, the Acorus calamus should be placed in a semi-shaded place for maintenance. Moderate lighting conditions are best. The plant should not be exposed to strong light, nor should it be deprived of light for a long time.

3. Temperature:

The best growing temperature for Acorus calamus is between 20℃ and 25℃. It is not cold-resistant, and its growth and development will stagnate when the temperature drops to 10 degrees Celsius. It is best to keep Acorus calamus in a warm room during the cold winter and do a good job of keeping it warm.

4. Watering:

Acorus calamus likes a humid environment very much, and must be given plenty of water. You cannot wait until the soil becomes dry before watering it. When it comes to summer, when the weather is hot, you must also spray water on the leaves and around the plant in time.

5. Fertilization:

When the calamus is in its growing period, it should be fertilized once a month. At the beginning, the fertilizer should be mainly nitrogen fertilizer. The amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be appropriately increased before and after the flowering period. It is best to apply solid fertilizer, and the fertilizer should be buried in the soil to promote plant absorption.

Precautions for the maintenance of Acorus calamus

When caring for the calamus, you should pay attention to pruning the plant as necessary, cut off the dead leaves and weak leaves, and pay attention to weeding the plant. The calamus should be repotted every other year, and the old and dead roots of the plant should be trimmed before repotting it.