How to grow pennywort in winter so it doesn't freeze to death?

The leaves of pennywort are round, like a copper coin. Keeping a pot at home symbolizes wealth, reunion, rolling in money, and endless good luck. Compared with the tackiness of decorating with golden coins, pennywort looks more special. So, how do you grow pennywort?

1. How do you grow pennywort?

1. Propagation: There are two methods, sowing and cuttings, mostly done from March to May.

(1) Sowing: You can plant the seeds in soil or scatter them in water. First put two-thirds soil into a flowerpot, gently place the seeds on the soil surface, cover with a thin layer of soil, then add some gravel, and then pour in water. The water should cover the gravel, and sprouts will appear in about 4-5 days. Alternatively, pour water into a flowerpot, then scatter the seeds in. The water should cover the seeds, then place it in a cool, ventilated spot and change the water frequently. If the temperature is low, you can wrap it with plastic wrap, and it will sprout in about 3 days.

(2) Cuttings: Choose stems with roots, then fill a flowerpot with two-thirds soil, insert the stems into the soil and press them firmly to secure them, then pour water into the pot. The water should cover the soil, then place it in a spot with fairly sufficient sunlight.

2. Soil: Loose, well-draining growing soil is best.

Pennywort can be grown in soil or in water. If grown in soil, it is not fussy about the growing medium; it can even grow in poor soil, but loose, well-draining soil is still best. You can use leaf mold, river mud, and garden soil in a 5:2:2 ratio. If grown in water, there is no need to worry about soil.

3. Temperature: It should be between 10-25°C.

Pennywort likes a warm environment but is not cold-tolerant. The temperature is best kept between 10-25°C. If the summer temperature is above 32°C, or the winter temperature is below 5°C, it will stop growing.

4. Light: Partial sun or shade.

Pennywort dislikes direct sunlight. When caring for it, partial sun or a shaded spot is best. Let pennywort receive 4-6 hours of diffused light each day, or give it 8-10 hours of artificial light.

5. Watering: Keep the soil moist at all times.

Pennywort likes a moist growing environment, so the soil should be kept moist at all times and watered promptly. In summer, you should also frequently spray the plant to maintain higher air humidity, and also frequently gently wipe the leaves. If grown in water, change the water once every 7-10 days in spring and summer, and once every half month in autumn and winter.

6. Fertilizing: Generally no fertilizing is needed.

Pennywort generally does not need fertilizing, but necessary nutrients are still required. If grown in soil, you can use solid fertilizer. If grown in water, you can use nutrient solution or foliar fertilizer. Fertilizer should mainly be nitrogen-based, and you can appropriately apply fertilizer containing potassium. During the vigorous growth stage, fertilize once every 2-3 weeks.

7. Pests and diseases: Very few, no special care needed.

2. How do you grow pennywort in winter so it doesn't freeze to death?

1. Southern regions: Winter temperatures in the south are not very low, so basically you don't need to do much with pennywort; you can let it grow freely. If the leaves wither, you can cut it back hard and place it indoors in a spot with diffused light to grow.

2. Northern regions: Winters in the north are very cold. You can move pennywort indoors. If your home has heating, there is no need to worry. If your home has no heating, you can cut the pennywort back hard, pour out the water, bury it in sand, and be careful to keep the sand moist; it will sprout and grow again the next year.

Summary: The above are the cultivation methods for pennywort. Grasp temperature, light, watering, and fertilizing well and you can successfully grow it. In winter, the first thing to pay attention to is temperature. If the temperature is too low, it will freeze to death. You can place it somewhere with heating to grow it. If the temperature is sufficient, you can let it grow freely.