What are the cultivation methods and precautions of money grass

Characteristics of Moneywort

Moneywort is a plant of the Primulaceae family and the genus Lysimachia. It is also called big moneywort, opposite grass, roadside yellow, and ground yellow. The common propagation methods of Moneywort are sowing and cuttings.

The length of the Moneywort plant is 20-60 cm, glabrous or covered with soft hairs, with shorter internodes in the lower part, often producing adventitious roots, and leaves that are opposite, oval, nearly round, or even kidney-shaped.

How to grow money grass

Whether Money Plant is planted in the ground, in a pot or hydroponically, it must have soil, otherwise it will lack nutrients and will grow yellow and weak. When growing Money Plant, it is necessary to provide sufficient light. The more sufficient the light, the better it grows. In addition, its flowers are very small and have no ornamental value. They also consume a lot of nutrients, so they must be trimmed in time.

Watering method

Moneywort is water-resistant and can only thrive if the soil in the pot is moist for a long time. Therefore, it is necessary to water it frequently and keep it moist during management. In summer, you should spray and water it more often so that it grows faster. In winter, the plant grows slowly and watering needs to be controlled. Normally, just water the soil.

Fertilization method

When planting Moneywort, you can apply some base fertilizer, which can be decomposed organic fertilizer. Fertilizer should also be applied during the growth period. You can choose decomposed organic fertilizer or nutrient solution. Fertilizer can also be applied if the temperature is suitable in winter. Generally, fertilizer is applied once every half a month. Do not apply fertilizer if the temperature is too high or too much.

Pruning methods

During the growth period of Money Plant, you can trim off the overgrown, dense, crossed, old, and sick branches and leaves. After all, there is no use in keeping them, and they will consume a lot of nutrients. Timely pruning can enhance the ornamental value of the plant.

Precautions for growing money grass

Moneywort cannot tolerate low temperature environments. If the temperature is low in winter, it needs to be moved indoors as soon as possible for maintenance. Be careful not to place it next to the air conditioner, otherwise it will cause the leaves to turn yellow. If the air is relatively dry, you can sprinkle water on the ground to maintain the humidity of the air.