Winter management of copper coin grass

The pennywort is a popular and affordable plant that is loved by people for its easy care and vibrant green leaves. Its leaves are broad and bright green, which can not only embellish the courtyard but also decorate the indoor space. Winter is coming soon, let’s learn about the winter management of pennywort.

Winter management of copper coin grass

In cold winters, although the leaves of the pennywort may turn yellow and wither due to frost, its rhizomes can withstand the severe cold in the soil. If you want to keep the leaves of the pennywort green and vibrant, you can move it indoors, or place it in a sunroom and keep the temperature above 10°C so that the leaves can remain green.

When the temperature is low, watering should be reduced, the soil in the pot should be kept slightly dry, and water should be applied appropriately. If the temperature is high in winter, you can water normally, but the amount should be reduced compared to spring and summer.

For hydroponic pennywort, low temperatures in winter may cause the water to freeze, causing root rot. Therefore, it is recommended to convert the hydroponic pennywort to soil culture in winter and plant it in pots to protect the root system so that it can safely survive the winter even in temperatures below minus ten degrees Celsius outdoors.

When the temperature rises in spring, the pennywort will grow new leaves from the soil. At this time, you can water it normally, expose it to more sunlight, and apply appropriate amounts of fertilizer to promote its vigorous growth.

In order to help the hydroponic pennywort survive the winter smoothly, you can also cut off the leaves and bury the roots directly in the soil. By protecting the root system, it can survive the winter safely. When spring comes, the pennywort will thrive again.

How to grow pennywort more vigorously?

1. Change the soil in time to promote the growth of copper coin grass

The growth rate of pennywort is amazing, especially in seasons with higher temperatures, such as after April, when its growth is more vigorous, with new leaves sprouting almost every day. If the soil becomes hard as stone , or if the soil is poor and lacks nutrients, pennywort will have difficulty growing. Therefore, it is necessary to replace the soil with a more fertile one. You can add pond mud, leaf mold, peat or decomposed organic fertilizer . Pennywort likes a fertile environment. As long as the fertilizer is decomposed, you can increase it in an appropriate amount. But be aware that uncomposted fertilizer may cause the leaves to turn yellow.

If you don't want to replace all the soil, you can improve the soil structure and increase air permeability by loosening the soil, and add leaf mold or other organic fertilizers on the surface to promote the rapid growth of the pennywort, making its leaves greener and more shiny and growing more leaves. The more fertile and loose the soil is, the more and larger the leaves of the pennywort will be, and the more vigorous its growth will be.

2. Move the indoor pennywort outdoors to bask in the sun

No matter where the pennywort was placed before, it should not be placed indoors or under the shade of a tree for a long time to avoid blocking the sunlight and affecting the growth and color of the leaves. In spring, the pennywort should be moved outdoors to allow it to receive sufficient sunlight so that its leaves can grow larger, greener, more shiny and full of vitality. The leaves can even grow to the size of an egg.

3. Coin grass needs sufficient fertilizer and water

The growth of pennywort is related to the size of the flowerpot. The larger the flowerpot, the more luxuriant the pennywort grows, and the larger and more perfect the leaves are. The nutrients in the soil of small flower pots are limited, and reduced fertilizer will affect their growth. Therefore, choosing a larger flowerpot and deep, fertile soil can promote faster growth of the pennywort, making the leaves larger, rounder, greener, and more perfect in shape.

When caring for pennywort in spring and summer, it is necessary to water it in time to keep the soil moist and avoid the soil from being too dry, which will cause the leaves to fall over and wither. It is relatively easy to grow pennywort hydroponically, but if you grow pennywort in pots, you need to ensure the soil is moist every day. Adequate fertilizer, water and light can make the stems of the pennywort more upright, the plants stronger, and the leaves larger and more beautiful.

In general, pennywort is very cold-resistant. As long as its root system is well protected, it will become green and lush again in the spring of the following year with enough fertilizer and sunlight.