1、 What plant is it

Tile pine is a biennial herb. It is named because it can grow on tiles and is similar to pine in shape. In the first year of its growth, it will only grow leaves, and in the second year, it will grow flower stems. Its flowers are red, with 5 petals, and the size is only about 5-6 mm. It blooms from August to September, bears fruit from September to October, and then dies.

2、 Growth habit

Vasong has strong drought tolerance, but is afraid of waterlogging, so it is suitable to grow in soil with good drainage. It likes sunshine very much. Long term shading will lead to the lengthening of leaves and stem nodes. The overall plant type is very thin and loose, and the color will turn pink green. Since it will grow towards light, pay attention to rotation to avoid bending.

3、 Maintenance management

1. Watering: the demand for water is not high, but the long-term drought is also unfavorable to its growth. If the surface of the soil turns white, it indicates that it is dry and needs to be watered in time. When watering, the amount of water should be controlled and there should be no ponding in the basin soil. In addition, in its flowering period, the water demand increases and needs more watering, while in winter, it needs less watering.

2. Fertilization: Pinus armandii can grow in barren places, so there is little demand for fertilizer. It can grow well even without fertilization. In order to provide sufficient nutrition, organic fertilizer can be applied once a month during the growth period, and fertilizer should be stopped in the high temperature season. When the bud is pregnant, you can pour a little potassium dihydrogen phosphate to help it bloom.