How to propagate copper coin grass and precautions

How to propagate copper coin grass

The main ways to propagate pennywort are cuttings, division and seeds. Pennywort seeds can be propagated, and the natural way for pennywort to reproduce is seed propagation. Generally, cuttings are the fastest way to propagate.

Hydroponic copper coin grass propagation

Before hydroponics of pennywort, the roots need to be trimmed and the old leaves need to be cut off. The interval for changing the water depends on the ambient temperature and season. In summer, the water should be changed every 2-3 days, and in winter, the water can be changed every half a month.

Breeding time of copper coin grass

The pennywort likes a warm environment and is mainly propagated by cuttings, which is usually carried out in spring from March to May. The survival rate will be very high at this time.

How to propagate copper coin grass

Propagation of copper coin grass by division

First, select healthy leaves from the pennywort plant, use scissors to cut off the white roots about 3.4 cm in length, and fix them with loose, fertile soil or other substrates. After transplanting, place them in a cool place. After 7 days, when new leaves grow out, gradually place them in a sunny place.

Cutting propagation of copper coin grass

The most common way to propagate pennywort is by cuttings. Cut off stems that are 3-5 nodes long, clean off the lower leaves, and then insert the pennywort into the soil. Put a plate filled with water at the bottom of the flowerpot, spray water frequently to keep it moist, and provide a semi-shaded environment. It will take about 10 days for it to take root.

Sowing and propagation of copper coin grass

When caring for pennywort indoors, it is best not to use seed propagation. Generally, you can sow the purchased seeds on moist flower soil, sprinkle them evenly, cover them with a thin layer of soil, and spray water to wet them.

Precautions for breeding of copper coin grass

The copper coin grass likes a warm environment. Whether it is cuttings or sowing, you need to choose a warm season. The high temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winter are not conducive to rooting and the survival rate is very low. Therefore, it is best to choose spring.