How to grow pennywort in soil until it overflows the pot?

The pennywort is one of the most common small aquatic plants in life. Its green leaves are small and round, like a mini lotus leaf or an ancient copper coin. The edges of the leaves have shallow wavy edges, which are playful and cute. Many people like to grow this plant. So how to grow the pennywort in soil until it overflows the pot? Let’s take a look below.

1. Choose the right pot and soil

If you want the pennywort to grow luxuriantly in the pot, you must first choose a suitable pot. It is recommended to choose a clay pot or cement pot with good air permeability and drainage. This type of pot can not only stabilize the growth of the plant, but also prevent excess water from accumulating and causing root rot.

In terms of soil, pennywort prefers loose, well-drained soil. A substrate mixed with peat soil, perlite , leaf mold and an appropriate amount of sand can be used to provide a more suitable growth environment.

2. Suitable light and temperature

The pennywort grows best in a bright, diffuse light environment. During the high temperatures in summer, you can place it in a semi-shaded location to avoid direct sunlight that may cause sunburn on the leaves.

In terms of temperature, pennywort grows best in an environment of 15℃-25℃, and the minimum temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃. During the high temperatures in summer, ventilation can be increased appropriately to prevent excessive evaporation of water due to high temperatures.

3. Proper watering and fertilizer

The pennywort likes a humid environment, but it cannot tolerate excessive watering. Generally, just keep the soil moist, but avoid waterlogging, which could suffocate the roots. When the temperature is high in summer, be sure to water the plant in time, but avoid watering at noon or when the sun is strong to prevent leaf burns.

For fertilizer, you can choose a comprehensive and balanced liquid fertilizer and apply fertilizer once a month. But avoid over-fertilizing, which can cause root burn.

4. Timely pruning and thinning of plants

Regular pruning of pennywort is an important measure to keep the potted plant neat and lush. Pruning can promote the growth of new branches and leaves, keeping the pennywort in good shape.

In addition, as the pennywort grows, the plants may become too dense. At this time, you can thin out the plants in time to give each plant more space to grow and avoid poor growth caused by competition.

5. Prevent diseases and pests

In the process of caring for pennywort, you may encounter some pests and diseases, such as aphids, red spiders, etc. The key to preventing diseases and pests is to maintain air circulation, check the condition of the plants regularly, detect problems in time and take measures to prevent and control them.

6. Reasonable reproduction and renewal

The pennywort can be propagated by cuttings and divisions. When the plant grows too old or is severely damaged, you can choose to replace it with a new plant in time to keep the potted plant lush and beautiful.

As a potted foliage plant, pennywort has extremely high appreciation value. Through reasonable maintenance measures, we can make it flourish and thrive, with beauty and prosperity coexisting.