What Plant Is Chonglou (Paris polyphylla)? A Detailed Guide to Growing Chonglou

I believe friends who have watched Chinese Paladin 3 are no strangers to Chonglou. In fact, almost all the names in Chinese Paladin 3 are names of traditional Chinese medicines. Chonglou is no exception. Today, the editor will take everyone to get to know what Chonglou is. How should Chonglou be grown? Let's take a look together with the editor below.

I. What Is Chonglou

Chonglou, also known as Dulian Caoheche, can reduce inflammation and relieve pain, clear heat and detoxify, and so on. It is a famous traditional Chinese medicine. Moreover, in recent years, wild Chonglou has been continuously depleted, while the value of Chonglou has gradually become apparent, and the market demand for it has also been constantly increasing. Its price has risen accordingly, and it is hard to find even one plant. Therefore, many people have been prompted to choose to grow Chonglou artificially.

II. How to Grow Chonglou

1. Land Selection and Land Preparation

(1) Chonglou relatively prefers warm and shaded environments, but it also needs a certain amount of light, so when choosing a planting site, you should choose sloped land with relatively short sunshine duration for planting.

(2) The soil is best loose, fertile, and rich in humus.

(3) The root system of Chonglou grows relatively short, so when preparing the land, shallow plowing is enough. When preparing the land, be sure to apply a sufficient amount of base fertilizer as the seedbed layer. Generally, the width should be 1.5 m and the height about 30 cm. It is best to mix the base fertilizer and soil thoroughly and evenly. After leveling it, you can wait to sow.

2. Sowing

There are two methods for growing Chonglou.

(1) Seed propagation

May is the best time to plant Chonglou, and the seeds should also be disinfected before sowing. When sowing, holes need to be made in the ground, with a distance of about 30 cm between holes. Two seeds need to be sown in each hole. After sowing, a thin layer of soil should be covered in time. It is best to water according to the dryness and wetness of the soil, and seedlings will emerge after one week.

(2) Rhizome propagation

Keep moist for four months (20°C). After the seeds develop roots, plant them. They can be planted in holes, in rows, or scattered. Cover with a small amount of soil on top, then cover with a small amount of grass to retain moisture.

3. Intertillage and Weeding

Chonglou needs weeding. And when weeding, remember to loosen the soil as well. The root system of Chonglou is shallow. If the soil is not loosened, the soil will clump and drainage will be poor, which will drown Chonglou. In order to prevent weeds from taking too many nutrients, which would be detrimental to the normal growth of Chonglou, we had best pull the weeds out completely.

4. Fertilization

(1) Generally, June to August is the vigorous growth period of Chonglou, so fertilizer should be applied in time in early June to ensure the nutrients needed for its growth.

(2) When fertilizing, try to use farmyard manure and organic fertilizer, and apply it at the roots. After that, you can carry out earthing up.

Alright, the above is how to grow Chonglou brought to you by the editor of Tuliu.com. In fact, as long as you follow this process to plant it, plus careful care, you will definitely be able to grow it successfully. After all, it is through your own labor that you let it grow strong and vigorous. Well, I hope this article is helpful to you, and see you next time.