What varieties of mountain rose are there, and how do you grow them?
Mountain rose is also called alpine rose or mountain rose, and it looks very similar to the rose. Many people do not know how to care for mountain rose, so this article introduces the cultivation methods for mountain rose.
Cultivation methods for mountain rose
During the growing season, the potting soil should always be kept slightly moist. Both waterlogged soil and excessive drought are bad for plant growth. In particular, avoid water accumulating in the center of the leaf rosette, otherwise it can easily cause heart rot. Fertilization requirements are not strict; generally, placing some granular slow-release fertilizer in the soil is enough to meet the growth needs. In winter, although the plant will not die at around 0°C, growth often stops, so it is best to maintain a minimum temperature of around 5°C and a day-night temperature difference of around 10°C. During the summer dormancy period, there must be good ventilation, avoid scorching sun exposure, control watering, and especially avoid rain, so that stuffy, humid conditions do not cause the plant to rot.
Repotting is done in autumn. The potting soil should be loose, breathable, somewhat granular, and contain a small amount of organic matter. Generally, use a small amount of grass peat or peat soil mixed with vermiculite, perlite, or other granular materials for planting.
Mountain rose can be propagated by sowing during the growing season, with autumn being the best time. Scatter the seeds evenly on the soil surface, do not cover with soil, place in a spot without direct sunlight, and use the "soaking pot" method for watering to avoid the tiny seeds being washed away by water. They germinate 5 to 10 days after sowing. During the seedling stage, keep the soil moist and provide ample but soft light. When the seedlings become too crowded, divide them in time so growth is not affected. You can also break off side shoots during the growing season, let them dry for 3 to 5 days, and once the wounds are dry, plant them directly in pots; they can survive with or without roots.
Care methods for mountain rose
If indoor ventilation is poor, then when preparing the growing medium you should reduce the amount of the non-granular portion. Generally, keep the non-granular material to about one-sixth. Non-granular materials include rice husk and peat, etc. The remaining part of the medium should be entirely made up of granular materials, including coal cinder, pumice, ceramsite, orchid stone, small stones, and so on. In addition, because mountain rose has an underdeveloped root system, when choosing granular materials, try to choose materials with a diameter of less than 3 mm.
Mountain rose is generally grown by sowing, because this method is relatively the simplest. Before sowing, soak the seeds in a low-concentration potassium permanganate solution for about half an hour, so as to eliminate toxins carried by the seeds. After half an hour, pour the seeds together with the disinfectant solution into the pot, and then you can wait for the seeds to germinate.
When growing mountain rose, try to increase the household air humidity and place the mountain rose in a ventilated, shady spot. Watering once every four weeks is enough. Because mountain rose originates from high mountain areas, it is naturally cold-tolerant and drought-tolerant, so the flowerpot should be kept relatively dry to prevent heart rot.
If you want mountain rose to receive light, it is best to choose a south-facing window or grow it outdoors. For mountain rose, light also has a wonderful use: it can turn mountain rose purplish red, which will be very beautiful.
About propagation of mountain rose
Mountain rose can be propagated by sowing, division, and beheading.
Sowing: Seeds should be stored in the refrigerator's refrigerated compartment; after about 5 years they still have a high germination rate. Sow during the growing season, with autumn being the best time. Scatter the seeds evenly on the soil surface, do not cover with soil, place in a spot without direct sunlight, and use the "soaking pot" method for watering to avoid the tiny seeds being washed away by water. They germinate 5 to 10 days after sowing. During the seedling stage, keep the soil moist and provide ample but soft light. When the seedlings become too crowded, thin them in time so their growth is not affected.
Division: Except for a few varieties such as Aeonium diplocycla, mountain rose generally produces side shoots quite easily. You can break them off during the growing season, let them dry for 3 to 5 days, and once the wounds are dry, plant them directly in pots; they very easily survive with or without roots.
Beheading: In autumn, insert dental floss or fishing line into the gap between the leaves, wrap it around the plant at a middle height, and pull tight to separate the core from the base. Leave the base in the original pot, being careful not to let the wound touch water, otherwise it will easily rot, and soon many side shoots will sprout between the leaves. Place the removed core in a ventilated spot to let the wound dry. Depending on plant size and environmental humidity, dry it for anywhere from two or three days to a week, then plant it in moist soil and let it dry (meaning the medium is moist but not wet; it clumps when squeezed by hand and falls apart when released), and wait for roots to form. Once signs of growth are observed, you can water and care for it normally.
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Otherwise it will easily rot, and soon many side shoots will sprout between the leaves. Place the removed core in a ventilated spot to let the wound dry. Depending on plant size and environmental humidity, dry it for anywhere from two or three days to a week, then plant it in moist soil and let it dry (meaning the medium is moist but not wet; it clumps when squeezed by hand and falls apart when released), and wait for roots to form. Once signs of growth are observed, you can water and care for it normally.The above is the complete content I have summarized for everyone on what varieties of mountain rose there are and how to grow them. I hope this article can help everyone. Please also continue to follow us.