Speaking of sorrel, the first thing that comes to mind should be, similar to the peach glow, the flowering sorrel variety, right? Today, the blue demon will introduce you to a different kind of sorrel, its leaf color presents a red, yellow and green gradient, better than flowers, the heart-shaped leaves, very cute and recognizable, it is lava sorrel, because the leaf color is somewhat similar to the red maple, because it is also called the little red maple sorrel (there are several lava sorrel varieties on the market at present, and the little red maple is one of them.) ）
Introduction to Lava Sorrel
Lava sorrel is a perennial herbaceous plant of the sorrel family, sorrel is a perennial herbaceous plant, unlike other sorrel, lava sorrel does not have bulbs, it is propagated by cuttings, planting a lava sorrel, you can get a lot of lava sorrel through cuttings.
The plants of lava sorrel are small and cute, and the leaves are rich in color, and they do not lose their leaves in all seasons, and the viewing period can be as long as half a year. Lava sorrel can also bloom, but the flowers are much inferior to the leaves, and it is mainly ornamental. Lava sorrel is very suitable for potted plants, placed on the tabletop, balcony to watch, can also be used to make micro-bonsai, or flower pot landscaping, has a unique artistic conception.
Maintenance methods and precautions for lava sorrel
Lava sorrel likes a warm and moist, sunny growth environment, has a certain resistance to negativity, not tolerant to cold and heat, want lava sorrel to grow well, long ornamental period, in the pot maintenance is recommended to do the following.
1. Choose a flower pot of the right size
When potting lava sorrel, it is recommended to choose a pot that matches the size of the plant, and avoid small seedlings and large pots, which are prone to problems such as rotten roots and water dissolving caused by water accumulation. It is recommended to choose flower pots with good air permeability, such as clay pots, root control pots, etc., and try not to use too deep flower pots and ceramic pots with poor air permeability.
2. The potting soil should be loose and breathable
The potting soil can be made with a general formula of nutrient soil, which is loose and breathable and not easy to accumulate water. Do not use heavy soil. If you want to mix the soil yourself, it is recommended to use 1 part of peat, humus, and perlite, and mix evenly before planting. When potting lava sorrel, you should take the original soil to pot, and add fermented organic fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer as base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot, and the main base fertilizer should not directly touch the root system.
3. Maintain relatively sufficient light
Lava sorrel prefers a relatively sunny environment, but it is not tolerant of strong direct light, so the light time and intensity should be adjusted according to the season during the maintenance process.
For example, during the period from late autumn to early spring, it is recommended to maintain a full-sun environment, with sufficient sunlight, and in an environment with a large temperature difference between morning and evening, the leaf color of lava sorrel will be more gorgeous and rich. In an environment where there is no light and a small temperature difference, the leaf color of lava sorrel is not so rich and beautiful, and it will even turn back to green.
However, lava sorrel is not tolerant to strong light exposure, and if the light is too strong, the leaves will close and not stretch, so at the end of April, attention should be paid to reducing the light appropriately. In summer, it is more necessary to shade and maintain it away from direct sunlight.
4. Watering should not be more regular top dressing
The stem of lava sorrel has a high water content, so it has a certain drought tolerance, but it should not be over-drought, excessive drought, and the leaves at the bottom of lava sorrel are prone to yellowing and drying. Therefore, when watering at ordinary times, you should pay attention to drying and watering thoroughly, and do not let the potting soil accumulate water. If the water is poured too much, it is easy to cause the sprouts of lava sorrel to turn into water and wither.
In terms of fertilization, the demand for fertilizer for lava sorrel is not very much, and if it is not required to grow quickly, I personally recommend that the Buddha system should be some, and a little slow-release fertilizer can be sprinkled on the side of the pot regularly.
If you want lava sorrel to grow faster, you can usually combine watering and apply a general-purpose water-soluble fertilizer, which can be applied once every 10 days or so. Fertilization should be stopped in the main summer heat.
5. Key points of wintering and summer management
Lava sorrel is not tolerant to severe cold, and the temperature of wintering in winter is required to be more than 5 degrees, and in areas with frost, do not overwinter outdoors, and it is easy to wilt after frost. For indoor wintering, put it on the windowsill or balcony, you can receive light, and it will not be too cold at night, which is an ideal wintering environment.
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Summer is a sad season for lava sorrel, and flower friends in the northern region can put lava sorrel in the shade in summer, and it is relatively simple to spend summer. In the southern region, the summer is particularly hot, don't challenge the outdoor summer, basically will die of heat, it is recommended to let the lava sorrel follow us to blow the air conditioner, the plants are small and ornamental, and the summer should be an indoor green plant.
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