Grow this flower in summer - the hotter and sunnier it gets, the more easily it bursts into a full pot

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Portulaca in the family Portulacaceae. Because its flowers come in many colors, close up in the morning and evening, and open when they meet sunlight, it is called the sun flower; it is also known as pine-leaf peony, noon flower, and "die-hard." Moss rose is a heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant plant with a long flowering period, bright colors, fast growth, and very few pests and diseases.

Key care point: Light

In the high temperatures of summer, many flower growers think moss rose needs shade to avoid being scorched by the blazing sun, but this is not the case. As its name suggests, moss rose is a plant that is not afraid of sun; the more sun it gets, the better it grows. So when growing moss rose, give it as much sunlight as you can!

Growing moss rose requires at least 6 hours of sunlight. With sufficient sunlight it grows well, producing many flowers that are large and vibrant. If sunlight is insufficient, growth will be slow, it will become leggy, and it will produce few or even no flowers.

Key care point: Watering

Moss rose looks fleshy on the outside, so some growers mistakenly think it does not like water. This idea is wrong. Moss rose is drought-tolerant, not drought-loving. If you water it like a succulent, its branches will turn yellow, become dry and shriveled, and bloom sparsely.

It is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. If water accumulates for a long time, the roots and stems will rot, ultimately leading to death.

When watering moss rose, just follow "water thoroughly only after the soil has dried out completely."

Key care point: Fertilizing

For moss rose, fertilizing is not essential, but if you do fertilize, it can promote growth and flowering. Pengpeng uses chemical fertilizer 3-4 times a month, alternating between compound fertilizer and potassium dihydrogen phosphate, so as to promote both growth and flowering without neglecting either.

Key care point: Soil

Moss rose is known as "die-hard" and is completely undemanding about soil; as long as it is soil, it can survive. Yellow loam, humus soil... all can be used for planting. If you are growing moss rose, just dig up some soil and plant it - there is no need to specially mix nutrient soil.

Key care point: Pinching

Pinching is the secret to growing moss rose well. One or two blooms are not much to look at; if you want to see more, you have to pinch. Generally, when moss rose grows to 10cm tall, pinch off about 3cm from the top. Afterward, many branches will grow from the pinched area. By pinching 3-4 times this way, you can get a full pot of moss rose, and then you can let it bloom.

Key care point: Propagation

The main propagation methods for moss rose are sowing and cuttings, with cuttings generally being used. Today I will share how to take cuttings of moss rose.

First, cut off a moss rose branch about 10cm long. Because the branch has a high water content, to prevent the branch from rotting, you can let it dry in the air for half an hour; this is done to sterilize it~

Insert the dried branch about 3cm into the soil. A 15cm pot can hold 8-10 branches.

Right after cuttings are taken, do not water too much; water about once every three days. After half a month, once roots have formed, you can water once a day. After that, you can begin pinching and fertilizing... Next, you will be able to see beautiful moss roses in full bloom~