Spring grass cultivation methods and precautions

How to grow spring grass

Light and temperature

Spring grass likes light. If there is insufficient light, its leaves will become thin and weak, and the degree of curling will be poor, making it lose its ornamental value. Adequate light can meet the growth needs of spring grass, making it spiral and twist, and very ornamental. However, in the summer, it is necessary to put up a shade net to provide shade to prevent direct sunlight from burning the leaf tips. Spring grass prefers a cooler environment and is afraid of heat. Generally, the temperature can be kept above 10℃ in winter, so that the plant can grow normally. If the temperature is not lower than 5℃, it can survive the winter safely. The plant begins to dormant in summer and its leaves will dry up. It can be placed in a ventilated and dry place to spend the summer. It can grow again in autumn and can be managed normally.

soil

Spring grass likes fertile and loose soil and requires the soil to be rich in humus. Generally, you can choose leaf mold or peat soil and mix it with moisture and sand to ensure good drainage. You can add some bone meal to the soil as base fertilizer.

Water and fertilizer management

Spring grass likes a humid growing environment. During the growth period, the soil needs to be moist but not waterlogged. Waterlogging will cause the spring grass bulbs to rot. Also, be careful not to suffer from water shortage, otherwise the growth of the spring grass plants will stagnate and the leaves will turn yellow. You can spray water on plants like spring grass frequently to ensure high air humidity and timely drainage during the rainy season. As for fertilization, you can apply decomposed thin liquid fertilizer once a month during the peak growth period of each year, which can make the plants grow vigorously. When the flowers bloom in spring, you can spray some phosphorus fertilizer to promote flowering.

Precautions for growing spring grass

Reproduction

Spring grass is generally propagated by sowing. After flowering, you can choose to cross-pollinate to make it bear fruit. After taking out the seeds, you can sow them. Please note that if you are not saving seeds, you can cut off the flower stalks of spring grass after it blooms to reduce nutrient consumption.

Repotting

Spring grass needs to be repotted, which is usually done in August every year. The roots need to be trimmed when repotting, and the bulbs can be exposed to the surface of the soil when potting. After replanting, you can water it thoroughly and place it in a place with sufficient light for maintenance.