How does the moss rose disperse its seeds?

The moss rose, also known as purslane, pine-leaf peony, dragon-whisker peony, foreign purslane, and noon flower, is a common ornamental flower.So how does the moss rose disperse its seeds?

1. How does the moss rose disperse its seeds?

Under natural conditions, the moss rose disperses its seeds by wind and animals, but nowadays it is generally humans who sow and spread the seeds. Spring sowing is best done from March to May, and autumn sowing is best done from September to October.

2. How do you care for the moss rose?

1. Pot and soil

The moss rose has no great requirements for its pot, as long as the pot does not hold water. You can use 3 parts aged garden soil, 5 parts yellow sand, 2 parts fly ash, plus a little superphosphate powder, mixed evenly as the growing medium.

2. Temperature

The suitable temperature for the moss rose to grow is 26-29°, and it can still grow normally if the temperature is a little higher, but below 15° its growth will stall.

3. Light

The moss rose likes a place with plenty of light, so it is generally kept where it can be exposed to the sun; in a dark place it will grow very slowly.

4. Watering

The moss rose should follow the watering principle of “dry then wet”, that is, water thoroughly each time, then wait until the soil is almost dry before watering a second time.

5. Fertilizing

The moss rose usually does not need fertilizing; watering it now and then with a little fermented rice-washing water is enough to make it bloom and thrive.

6. Management

The moss rose has very few pests and diseases. Keeping a certain humidity at ordinary times and applying a thousandth-part potassium dihydrogen phosphate once every half month can achieve the goal of large, brightly colored flowers that bloom continuously. If several varieties are cuttings in one pot, the flowers of all colors blooming together in one pot will have even higher ornamental value.