A Detailed Guide to the Planting Methods and Technical Key Points for the Resurrection Plant

In the south it can be planted in all four seasons; in the north it is best to plant it in pots from June to October each year; loose, well-drained soil must be used; propagation by division or by sowing spores is both easy and successful, using the same methods as for ferns in general; the potting soil can be made from half leaf mold and half sand, and it should normally be kept in semi-shade or in bright indirect light; as for watering, simply keep the soil alternately dry and moist; during its growing season, apply organic fertilizer 1-2 times a month.

Planting Techniques for the Resurrection Plant

I. Planting Time

Because the climate in the southern regions is relatively suitable, it can generally be planted in all four seasons. In the northern regions, however, because the temperature is often relatively low, it is usually best to plant it in pots during the warmer weather from June to October each year.

II. Potting Process

For seedlings of the nine-death resurrection plant collected from the wild, when planting in the southern regions they should generally be potted within 1 week, while in the northern regions they generally need to be potted within 3-5 days, otherwise the survival rate may be affected. For cultivation as a potted plant, generally use humus soil, vermiculite, and sand, mixed in a ratio of 10:1:1, and adjust it to a slightly acidic soil. This kind of soil has good permeability and looseness, and also has a certain water- and fertilizer-retaining effect, making it very suitable for growing the nine-death resurrection plant.

In the northern regions, however, taking climate and other factors into account, the potting soil should preferably be made from humus soil, peat moss, and fine sand, mixed in a ratio of 10:2:1, and the potting soil should simply be adjusted to be slightly acidic. Once the preparations are complete, the collected seedlings of the nine-death resurrection plant can be potted and established in the flowerpot. Note, however, that the planting depth should be moderate and not too deep; generally, covering with 10-15 cm of potting soil is sufficient