How to grow cinnabar root

How to trim

Cinnabar root needs to be pruned in time during its growth period. During the seedling stage of Cinnabar Root, timely topping can make it have more branches and make it easier to form a fuller plant shape.

Cinnabar root can be pruned in spring and combined with repotting. Branches that affect the shape of the Cinnabar root tree and relatively dense branches should be pruned, and overly thin branches can also be cut off. Cinnabar root also needs to be pruned once in autumn, cutting off those thin branches to avoid consuming nutrients.

How to repot

During the maintenance period of cinnabar root, the pot must be changed. Otherwise, the soil will lose nutrients and the roots will lack more growth space, which will affect the growth of cinnabar root.

Therefore, the cinnabar root needs to be repotted frequently. Usually, it can be repotted once every spring, before the buds sprout in spring. When repotting, you should also change the soil. You can use slightly acidic soil with good drainage, and you can prepare the suitable soil yourself.

Seed storage

After harvesting, the seeds of cinnabar root need to be stored properly. Remove the peel, wash and dry it, and store it in sand. Sand storage can be stored in a dry, low-temperature, dark place and used for spring sowing. Before sowing, the seeds need to be soaked to promote better germination.