How to plant Houttuynia cordata in pots and how to plant Houttuynia cordata in pots

1. Time Selection

Houttuynia cordata, also known as Houttuynia cordata, can be planted in potted plants in spring from March to April. The temperature is suitable at this time and the growth momentum is good, which is conducive to potted planting and has a relatively high survival rate.

2. Choose potting soil

Before planting in potted plants, you need to choose suitable flower pots and soil. The flower pots do not need to be too big, as long as they can ensure good growth. The material should be breathable. The soil needs to be loose and breathable to ensure permeability and sufficient nutrition. It can be prepared by mixing garden soil and sandy soil.

3. Planting

There are many ways to propagate Houttuynia cordata. You can cut branches for cuttings, divide the plants for propagation, or use tubers for propagation. Here we mainly introduce the planting method of tubers. First, choose suitable tubers, which need to be plump, thick, and free of diseases and insect pests. Cut the tubers into sections with axillary buds, each section is about 4-6 cm, and plant the tubers in the soil. Keep a good spacing when planting, not too close, and cover the tubers with a thin layer of soil of 5-6 cm.

4. Post-maintenance

After planting, water the plants to ensure that they will take root and germinate. In order to ensure good growth, water should be given regularly in the later stage.