Is mirror grass poisonous? Can it be grown at home?

Is mirror grass poisonous?

The editor first tells you loudly: mirror grass is non-toxic! Automatically fill in the blanks three times!

Mirror grass is a perennial succulent herb of the genus Pilea in the Urticaceae family. It is native to western Yunnan and the Hengduan Mountains in Sichuan and prefers shade. It is recorded in the "Yunnan Medicine Records" that mirror grass can treat swelling and pain, can be used for bone setting, and can relieve erysipelas. It has anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects.

After artificial cultivation, it was found that it can grow well even with sufficient sunlight. It is suitable as a foliage flower to be grown on the balcony or indoors. It is a species with extremely high ornamental value.

All plants respire and release some gases. However, the gas released by mirror grass is non-toxic. Not only that, mirror grass can also absorb some waste gas, making the indoor air cleaner and fresher.

Is mirror grass suitable for domestic cultivation?

Mirror grass is relatively cold-resistant and prefers shade, but it can also grow well in a greenhouse with plenty of sunlight. Paying attention to shading in summer during home breeding can also maintain good growth conditions.

Mirror grass is suitable for growing on relatively moist and well-drained peat soil. With proper water and fertilizer management, the leaves can grow green and bright. The thick leaves are like bright mirrors, which are very beautiful and interesting.

Chinese people pay great attention to taste, and raising a plant that is interesting and full of classical sentiment will make them feel more tasteful. Just imagine, wouldn’t an ancient living room with a screen be very charming and romantic?

The color of mirror grass is emerald green, like a round screen. In Yunnan, everyone calls it "green screen grass". When planted at home, they look like countless small screens in the living room, which is very artistic.

A well-growth mirror grass has dark green and shiny leaves, with a golden dot at the center of the leaf where the petiole is attached, so people also call it "a little gold".

Such an interesting pot of mirror grass can be used to appreciate its flowers and leaves, and is of course suitable for home cultivation. Hurry up and buy a pot, then on a spring afternoon, look at the mirrors and see the luster!