To grow potted desmodium in pots, you need to pay attention to the following:
1.Suitable soil: Desmodium prefers well-drained and fertile soil. Choose a well-permeable soil made from a mixture of humus, perlite and vermiculite, or buy commercially available soils suitable for succulents. At the same time, in order to provide better drainage performance, a layer of gravel or coarse-grained substrate about 2 cm thick can be laid on the bottom of the pot.
2.Good light: Desmodium prefers bright environments that don't get direct sunlight. Placed on the window sill indoors, it is guaranteed to receive scattered light for several hours a day, which is conducive to its normal growth. Avoid sun exposure and prolonged exposure to dark conditions.
3.Moderate temperature: Desmodium is hardy, but it is also sensitive to high temperatures, and the most suitable temperature for growing is between 15-28 degrees Celsius. In winter, pay attention to avoid cold and excessively dry environments, and the indoor temperature can be appropriately raised.
4.Watering in moderation: Desmodium prefers a moist environment, but is also afraid of moisture accumulation. During the growing season, you can water once a week, and wait for the soil surface to dry out and water again. In winter, reduce the frequency of watering to avoid water accumulation in the roots.
5.Fertilization and pruning: During the growing season, the golden key grass can be sprayed with diluted succulent fertilizer every two weeks. In addition, regular pruning of the golden key grass can also help promote the growth of new leaves, making the plant more lush.
6.Pot management: If you want the desmodium to burst into pots, you can choose a relatively large pot, which is conducive to the growth and development of the plant. At the same time, you can choose a southeast-facing window sill to place the desmodium, so that it can receive more soft sunlight.
In general, desmodium is easy to maintain, as long as attention is paid to the appropriate soil, light, temperature, watering and fertilization management, and at the same time proper pruning and repotting operations, it is possible to cultivate a lush desmodium and achieve the goal of "bursting pots".