How to grow Panax notoginseng in pots? Detailed growing methods

Panax notoginseng relatively prefers a moist growing environment; it is not only tolerant of moisture but also fairly tolerant of drought, and its adaptability to soil conditions is also quite strong, so Panax notoginseng is also suitable for pot cultivation. So, what growing methods are there for potted Panax notoginseng?

1. Soil

Since Panax notoginseng has strong adaptability to soil, it has no special requirements for potting soil; it only needs to be prepared according to the basic requirements of being fertile, loose, and well aerated and drained. Generally, sandy loam rich in organic matter can well meet its growth needs.

2. Light

Since Panax notoginseng has the characteristics of preferring shade and not tolerating direct strong light, we should reasonably adjust the light during routine care and management. After all, Panax notoginseng is a plant that relatively prefers a growing environment that is warm in winter and cool in summer, so when the temperature is high and the light is too strong, shading measures should be taken in time, and its stems and vines often grow very long, with numerous leaves, and under high temperature and strong light they easily suffer poor growth due to excessive water loss. Under normal conditions, the principle of “30 percent light transmission, 70 percent shade” should be maintained.

3. Temperature

Since Panax notoginseng prefers a growing environment that is warm in winter and cool in summer, its temperature requirements are naturally relatively high. Original: wWw.pJCn.ORg If propagated by sowing, the germination temperature can be kept between 10℃—30℃, but the optimal growth temperature for the plant is around 20℃. Therefore, after summer arrives, measures such as shading and spraying water should be taken in time to cool it down, and in winter measures such as moving it indoors to keep it warm and protect it from the cold should be taken, so as to ensure that the temperature in the plant's growing environment is suitable.

4. Watering

Panax notoginseng is a plant that relatively prefers moisture and is also fairly tolerant of moisture; as long as it is not soaked in water or water does not accumulate in the pot, it generally will not develop problems due to excessive water. Under normal growth conditions, the humidity in the potting soil is generally required to remain between 22%-40%, so water management needs to be done well at ordinary times, and water should be replenished in time to ensure that the plant does not suffer poor growth due to lack of water.

5. Fertilizing

Panax notoginseng relatively prefers a fertile soil environment. In addition to adding some decomposed organic fertilizer to the potting soil as a base fertilizer when potting, topdressing management is also needed during the growing period. But overall, topdressing for Panax notoginseng should be based on the principle of “small amounts, many times.” After the seedlings emerge from the soil, plant ash can be scattered 2-3 times; after entering April-May, a mixed organic fertilizer of barnyard manure and plant ash can be applied once as a topdressing; when flowering and fruiting, some superphosphate can be applied as a topdressing; in winter, some mixed fertilizer can be applied as a topdressing.