Buddha beetle, maybe you haven't heard its name, but you must have seen what it looks like, on the roadside, by the river, in the field, on the hillside...
It is often found in the wild, and in recent years it has gradually appeared in the garden and has become a very commonly used ground cover plant. It is very popular with designers and gardening enthusiasts, firstly, because of its high appearance, and secondly, it is very easy to maintain.
It is highly adaptable, regardless of soil, can grow on a thin substrate, grows on low mountains or flat grassy slopes, and is extremely drought tolerant and cold resistant. The flowering period is from April to May, and the fruit period is from June to July.
In summer, the roof temperature is as high as 50-55 ° C, no rain for 20 consecutive days, the grass will not die, cultivated in northern China, spring, summer, autumn three seasons are very good, in the cold period of the aboveground stems and leaves freeze, in the dormant period, the next year the soil as soon as it thaws will germinate new shoots, early spring can cover the ground.
Buddha beetle grass is mostly attached to the side of the stone, growing towards the sun, resembling purslane and small and long, and blooming yellow flowers in summer, which is very beautiful and cute.
In the hot summer, the Buddha grass in the garden is the most joyful green color. In the cold winter, when the other trees have withered, the Buddha Grass still blooms its beauty.
Buddha beetle grass can be planted not only in the ground but also in pots, which is very easy to maintain.
The plants are delicate, the flowers are beautiful, and the turquoise leaves are like emeralds, neat and beautiful, which can be enjoyed in pots or planted in containers.
It is also an excellent ground cover plant, it not only grows fast and has strong expansion ability, but also has a crisscrossing root system and is closely integrated with the soil, which can prevent the topsoil from being washed by rain, and is suitable for use as a slope protection grass.
The planting and maintenance of Buddha beetle grass is also relatively simple~
1. Soil:
Strong in nature, able to tolerate poverty, can grow normally in various loamy such as viscous and sandy, when potting plants, smaller flower boxes can be used, and pots can be made of ordinary garden soil and a small amount of river sand mixed into cultivators.
2. Watering:
When the temperature warms up in spring and the grass begins to germinate, watering should be sufficient, pay attention to keeping the soil moist, and by April-May, it can be slightly drier, this plant is more drought-tolerant. If there is too much moisture and the potting soil is too wet at this time, it will not grow well.
3. Lighting:
Buddha beetle grass has a "light strain" property. In sunny places, its leaves are yellow-green; If it is moved to a slightly shady place, the leaves will turn a darker green, and if there is a lack of light for a long time, the stem will grow too luxuriant, the internodes will lengthen, and the plant will become incomplete.
4. Temperature:
Slightly hardy, in the cold of winter, as long as the temperature is not lower than 10 ° C, it can still grow well, if it can be placed in the sun shelter, or not too dry or too wet, it will not be frostbitten, the next spring can grow strongly.
5. Fertilization:
During the growing season, it is best to water the rotten manure once a month, so that it can grow green and vigorous, with four walls of the stem. In May and June, more flowers will bloom, and the yellow flowers will grow full, forming a good ornamental effect.
Planting a piece of Buddha beetle grass in your own garden is not only beautiful, but also does not need to be taken care of. It is a very good choice~
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