How to grow bright silk grass

1. Breeding environment

1. Soil: Bright silk grass is suitable for growing in loose, well-drained soil. Avoid using too sticky or alkaline soil.

2. Light: The bright silk grass is very shade-tolerant, so it must not be exposed to direct sunlight. It is best to grow it indoors, but the light should not be too dark. Avoid exposure to the sun in summer to prevent the leaves from turning yellow.

3. Temperature: Bright Silk Grass is not cold-resistant. It is best to control the temperature above 5-8℃ in winter. The temperature will stop it from growing.

2. Breeding Methods

1. Seed propagation: Sow the seeds between 3 and 4. Sow them in a flowerpot, add appropriate amount of water, and place it in a place not exposed to sunlight. It will germinate in about a month.

2. Propagation by cuttings: Cut off 12-15 cm long tender stems, apply wood ash on the cut and dry them in the shade, then insert them into the prepared sand bed, keep the soil moist, and when the rhizome grows to about 20 cm, it can be planted in a pot.

3. Common diseases

Common diseases of bright silk grass include leaf spot and anthracnose. After the disease occurs, Bordeaux mixture should be sprayed in time for prevention and control. If root rot is found, spray it with carbendazim in time.