What are the key points for growing Acorus gramineus?

(1) Temperature:

It likes warmth, and the most suitable temperature for growth is 20-25°C. It is not cold-tolerant, and growth stops below 10°C. In winter the aboveground parts wither, and new shoots grow again in the following spring.

(2) Water:

It likes a shallow-water environment, and normally shallow water or moisture should be maintained. Do not let the potting soil dry out, otherwise the plant will grow poorly and the leaves will turn yellow and wither. When the water in the pot decreases, water should be added promptly to keep the water in the pot at a certain depth.

(3) Fertilizing:

During the growing period, apply fertilizer once a month. In the early stage, fertilizing should mainly be nitrogen; before and after heading and flowering, more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be added. It is best to use solid fertilizer and place it about 5 cm deep in the mud to facilitate absorption by the root system.

(4) Pruning:

Dead leaves should be removed promptly when found, and weeds should be pulled out regularly. Before overwintering, clear away the dead leaves of the aboveground parts.

(5) Potting and repotting:

Choose a non-leaking container with an inner diameter of 40-50 cm. Apply sufficient base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot, and fill it with fertile pond bottom mud or garden soil; then dig a hole in the middle and plant the rhizome or young seedling. When planting, take care to let the growing point remain exposed above the soil surface; finally add water and keep the water depth at 1-3 cm. Old plants that have been planted for 2 years need to be repotted, and ordinary garden soil can be used.

Why is Acorus gramineus so expensive?

Like bonsai and succulents, the value of Acorus gramineus needs time and accumulation to be reflected. Bonsai values tree age, succulents value old roots, while Acorus gramineus values grass age. One-year, two-year, three-year, or even twenty-to-thirty-year Acorus gramineus plants differ in appearance, and the price gap can also be very large. The price of Acorus gramineus is also related to people's current exploration of traditional culture. Acorus gramineus, orchids, narcissus, and chrysanthemums are together called the "four elegant flowers and grasses." From well-known poetic lines such as "I come to gather sweet flag, taking it can prolong life," it can be seen that Acorus gramineus was also extremely popular at the time, and its unique cultural flavor naturally gives Acorus gramineus more value. Secondly, there are relatively few varieties of Acorus gramineus, and the difficulty of growing it is also relatively high. Not that many people appreciate and cultivate it either. As the saying goes, things are precious when they are rare, and combined with merchants' hype, the price naturally rises accordingly. But the continuously rising price of Acorus gramineus is also accompanied by a crisis. If flower growers rush to cultivate it, it may very well lead to a boom-and-bust decline like the "crazy clivia incident."

Everyone should know the reasons why Acorus gramineus is expensive, so how should Acorus gramineus be grown? Let's take a look next.

Acorus gramineus illustrated guide: how to grow Acorus gramineus / how to propagate Acorus gramineus