The leaves are similar to the peony flowers, but they are a kind of duckweed, and the water surface can be covered in half a month

The leaves are similar to the peony flowers, but they are a kind of duckweed, and the water surface can be covered in half a month

Speaking of duckweed, the first thing that comes to mind is those aquatic grasses that often float on the surface of the water and have a certain pollution of the environment. The shape of this aquatic weed is round, the reproductive ability is very strong, and in less than half a month the surface is full of water. But have you heard of peony duckweed? It is also a species of aquatic plant, although its leaves are similar to peony flowers.

Peony duckweed is a plant that grows in the river, so it often appears in ponds or in well-circulating rivers. The shape is more special, it is easy to distinguish, and it looks like a lettuce growing in the water from a distance. Because of its beautiful appearance, it is popular with many people, and it is often taken home and planted in a fish tank, or as a kind of bonsai in the water.

Peony duckweed is a plant that floats on the surface of the water, it can float around with the water flow, and it will not grow in a fixed place. Its nutrition comes from the feces excreted by microorganisms in the river water. However, sometimes if the water quality changes more seriously, it will also give birth to the crazy growth of this weed.

It has two ways of planting, which can be cultivated directly in the soil because of its adaptability. It can grow and develop in water, but also take root and sprout in the soil. If you want to use it as a potted plant, you must first prepare the soil. Soil does not need to be carefully proportioned, and the commonly used pastoral soil is more suitable.

Peony duckweed growth cycle is very short, within three months has been grown, so in the process of maintenance is also more worry-free, usually more watering, sometimes you can also add some fertilizer. Well-nourished soil will make the leaves of peony duckweed more emerald green, and the shape will be more rounded and beautiful.

Compared to soil cultivation, florets prefer hydroponics, only need a relatively small caliber vase, put it in the water. As long as the root is next to the water, it can continuously absorb the nutrients in the water. In the first month of growth, there may be some yellowing of the leaves, which is a normal phenomenon. Peel the leaves off the normal plant by hand, and after it has passed the slow seedling stage, many new leaves will grow in the middle of the plant.

It can be planted as a pot alone, but also can be matched with other plants to grow, such as taking some relatively small peony duckweed and putting it on the water surface of the fish tank, because the fish tank can not be exposed to sunlight for a long time, otherwise there will be a lot of microorganisms inside. With the peony duckweed cover, the water quality will always remain clear. The most important thing is that the fish can eat the leaves of peony duckweed.

Xiaohua believes that there are many inconspicuous plants in daily life, and if you observe carefully, you will find that there is a certain ornamental value. Sometimes it can also be grown as a potted plant, which is a more creative idea.