Cultivation methods and maintenance of old Pampas grass

How to grow old stumps of pennywort

The growth of an old stump of Pentaphyllum requires long-term care and cannot be achieved all at once. It requires pruning and leaf cutting, enhanced ventilation, controlled watering, and reasonable topdressing, especially providing sufficient light and increasing the intensity of light. In this way, after years of growth, an old stump will gradually form.

Cultivation method of old stump of pennywort

1. Strengthen water and fertilizer

During the growth period of old and young seedlings of Pennisetum, it is necessary to strengthen management and provide sufficient water, fertilizer, and light conditions. In order for it to grow faster, it is also necessary to prune it in time, and shape it before the stems become lignified and aged.

2. Reduce moisture

After the pennywort is shaped, it is necessary to reduce watering so that the stems can become woody as soon as possible, but at the same time, the light should be strengthened. In addition, we can also use rocks to shape it, so that it can be placed at home as a bonsai, and its ornamental value is also excellent.

3. Proper pruning

During the maintenance of old Pennisetum stumps, the stems will gradually become lignified, but some yellow leaves will also grow at the same time. The lignified stems can be left and the yellow leaves can be appropriately cut off to save more nutrients for it and allow more nutrients to be transported to the stems, thus reducing the time it takes for the old stump to form.

4. Get more sunlight

The formation of old stumps of Pentaphyllum is not a one-time thing. It requires more ventilation, less watering, and correct fertilization. Especially when it comes to sunlight, it should be as much as possible, because light plays an important role in the formation of old stumps. In this way, it will gradually become an old stump in a short time.

Pruning old stump of pennywort

During the growth period of the pennywort, you can pinch the top of the plant in time and remove the new branches at the top, so that it can sprout more side branches, which can make the plant grow more lush and have a more beautiful shape. If there are many side branches growing in a disorderly manner, you can reduce them, and thin out the dense branches to increase light transmittance and ventilation. The withered branches and leaves should also be removed as soon as possible.

Pot for old stump of Pennisetum

The roots of the catnip are not very deep, so when growing it, you don’t need to use a flowerpot that is too deep. If the soil is too deep, it is more likely that water will not penetrate sufficiently. Use a shallower flowerpot with a larger diameter. Choose a flowerpot made of material with good drainage, such as a clay pot, a pottery pot, or a purple clay pot. This can avoid the occurrence of water accumulation.

Precautions for the maintenance of old stumps of Pentaphyllum

It takes 4-5 years for the formation of an old stump of Pogostemon cablin. In spring and autumn, you can prune dense branches, weak branches, and withered old branches. Pinching, beheading, and removing buds during the growing season can make the branches lignified. The growth of old stumps of Pogostemon cablin is relatively sparse, which is mainly caused by improper pruning. Therefore, if you want to grow old stumps, you need to learn scientific pruning methods.