Cultivation method of cinnabar root potted plants

Cinnabar root is an evergreen shrub of the genus Myrsinia of the Primulaceae family. It is also called fortune seed and big umbrella . It has a beautiful plant shape and is evergreen all the year round. Especially when the fruit is ripe, it is bright red and colorful, which looks very festive and very suitable for home potted viewing. So what is the cultivation method of cinnabar root potted plants? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Pot soil selection

Cinnabar root likes fertile, well-drained and breathable soil. You can choose leaf mold, garden soil and sandy soil mixed in a ratio of 3:3:4, or add some perlite, vermiculite and other materials to increase the air permeability of the soil.

2. Temperature and light management

Cinnabar root is a plant that likes a warm growing environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 16℃-28℃. In addition, it is not a cold-resistant plant, and the wintering temperature cannot be lower than 5℃. However, its requirements for light are not very high. It likes shade very much, but it cannot be without light for a long time. It is best to have 4-6 hours of light per day to ensure its healthy growth. In winter, you can put it in the sun all day.

3. Watering tips

Cinnabar root likes moisture and fertilizer. During the growing period, it needs to be watered once every 2-3 days to ensure the soil is moist. The weather is hot in summer, so you need to increase the frequency of watering appropriately, watering once in the morning and once in the evening every day. In winter, control watering and do not let the soil in the pot be too wet. If conditions permit, it is best to collect rainwater during the rainy season for irrigation. Rainwater is rich in trace elements and is beneficial to plant growth.

4. Reasonable fertilization

During the growing season, fertilizer should be applied once every half a month, and 2-3 more applications of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied after budding. Pay attention to artificial pollination and do not fertilize after the fruit turns red. When applying fertilizer, avoid allowing the fertilizer to come into contact with the roots to avoid burns.

5. Pruning tips

When cultivating cinnabar root, timely pruning is required, and diseased branches and dead branches should be removed in time, which is beneficial to the healthy growth of the plant. Pruning plants can not only prevent excess nutrient loss, but also maintain the beauty of the potted plants.

6. Reproduction method

If you want to propagate cinnabar root later, you can choose branches for cutting propagation, which is usually done in spring and autumn. Choose softwood branches that are about one year old, remove the leaves at the bottom, and each section is about 12-15 cm long. Use loose and well-drained sandy soil for cuttings.



In general, Cinnabar root is an excellent fruit- and foliage-viewing potted flower. Keeping one in your home is both pleasing to the eye and brings fortune. Of course, the key is to pay attention to the daily maintenance and management of the potted plants, otherwise it will be in vain if they cannot be maintained to good condition.