How to grow Saxifrage until it overflows the pot?

Saxifrage , also known as golden lotus leaf and golden thread hanging hibiscus, is a perennial evergreen herb of the Saxifragaceae family. The plant is not large in shape, and its leaves are heart-shaped or round. Its shape is very similar to the ears of a tiger, hence the name. It is a highly ornamental plant. So how do you grow Saxifrage to overflow the pot? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Soil selection

The soil requirements of grass are not very strict, but it is best to use loose and fertile sandy loam. When planting, you can choose a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil, and coarse sand. After planting, you can repot in early spring every year or every other year.

2. Temperature and light

Saxifrage has very strict requirements on light, and it does not like strong light or weak light. Therefore, it is best to place it in a well-ventilated location for maintenance. The most suitable temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees. But it is also relatively cold-resistant and can survive well below 10 degrees.

3. Water management

Saxifrage likes a humid environment and consumes a lot of water during its growth. If you find the soil dry, you need to water it in time to ensure that the soil is slightly moist. Pay attention to control the amount of watering to avoid water accumulation. In addition, in order to prevent the leaves of the plant from wilting, in addition to watering the soil, you also need to spray water on the leaves.

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4. Reasonable fertilization

During the growth period, you can apply decomposed thin liquid fertilizer every 15-20 days. This will provide nutrients to the plants and allow them to have enough nutrients to grow. But when the temperature is high in summer and low in winter, we should stop applying fertilizer. Be careful not to wet the leaves when applying fertilizer, otherwise the leaves will be stained and burned, affecting its appearance.

5. Pest and disease control

The main diseases are gray mold and powdery mildew. Among them, gray mold can be controlled with 800 times diluted 28% Botrytis cinerea wettable powder ; powdery mildew can be controlled with 800 times diluted 50% carbendazim. As for insect pests, we should pay attention to the damage caused by mealybugs and whiteflies.

6. Reproduction method

Saxifraga is mostly propagated by division. In the summer, choose a healthy mother plant, take the seedlings grown on its creeping branches and plant them. When planting, choose moist, fertile, well-drained soil and plant them in the ground with a spacing of 15×17 cm between rows and plants. Water thoroughly after planting and weed in time.

In general, Saxifrage is an easy-to-grow plant with strong adaptability, and is distributed in the wild in many areas. However, if you want to achieve the effect of potted plants blooming, you need to strengthen management, do regular watering, top dressing, etc., and provide them with a light and temperature environment suitable for growth.