How to Grow Pennywort? Detailed Guide to Hydroponic and Potted Cultivation Methods and Precautions

SummarySoil cultivation: choose slightly acidic, moist soil; water in summer to maintain air humidity; leaves should be kept clean to facilitate photosynthesis; fertilize about once a month; once the leaves grow densely, pay attention to ventilation and airflow. Hydroponic cultivation: change the water about once a week, replacing half a basin each time; in winter, replace only one third each time; maintain about 5 hours of light daily; when the leaves are too dense, promptly remove the lower leaves and withered leaves.

I. Soil Cultivation Methods for Pennywort

1. Pennywort is not very demanding when it comes to soil. It can grow in yellow loam, red loam or black loam, and even in poor soil.

2. Pennywort is not very drought-tolerant, so it grows best in fine, slightly acidic, moist soil, and can also be cultivated on moist riverbanks, in swamps or in freshwater with relatively low hardness.

3. Pennywort prefers a relatively moist growing environment. Because it has many leaves, its transpiration rate is also relatively high, so in summer it should be watered frequently to maintain relatively high air humidity.

4. The leaves of pennywort should be kept clean, as this helps it carry out photosynthesis.

5. Pennywort has a relatively high demand for fertilizer. During its vigorous growth stage, it needs to be fertilized once every 2-3 weeks.

6. If it is potted or grown in a container, only a small amount of fertilizer is needed.

7. Pennywort has few pests and diseases and strong growth ability, so it does not require deliberate care.

8. After pennywort has been grown for a period of time, water should be sprayed on the leaf surface regularly to keep the leaves glossy.

9. After pennywort grows densely, attention should be paid to ventilation and airflow to prevent the plant from turning yellow.

II. Hydroponic Cultivation Methods for Pennywort

1. Hydroponic pennywort has no special requirements for water quality; ordinary water can meet its growth needs.

2. Generally, the water can be changed about once a week. When changing the water, it does not need to be completely replaced; just replace roughly half a basin.

3. In winter, replacing one third of the water is enough.

4. Hydroponic pennywort needs sunlight relatively much. Generally, at least half a day of light is needed. If it is grown in a greenhouse, a fluorescent lamp can be used to illuminate the pennywort, ensuring 5 hours of light each day.

5. The most suitable temperature for pennywort growth is 20°C, but if it is hydroponic, generally no lower than 10°C is enough. However, the water temperature should not be too high or too low, otherwise it will inhibit the growth of pennywort.

III. Precautions for Growing Pennywort

1. During the cultivation of pennywort, if its new leaves show yellowing, some compound fertilizer mainly based on nitrogen fertilizer can be sprayed on the leaf surface.

2. If water moss appears on the roots of hydroponic pennywort or in the water, it should be cleaned and the water changed immediately, otherwise it will have a negative impact on the growth of pennywort. Usually pay more attention to whether there is enough water in the container to avoid drying out.

3. Pennywort generally does not need heavy pruning. If the leaves are too dense, promptly remove withered lower leaves, old leaves and diseased leaves to improve its growing conditions.