Another name for red dot grass

Purplish red vine, Rhododendron tears grass, pink dew grass, smoke red vine, red dot grass, red dot crucian carp bile, light rain spot

Morphological characteristics of red dot grass

Red dot grass is a perennial evergreen herb, native to Madagascar. The plant height is about 70cm, the potted seedling height is 20 ~ 30cm, the leaves are opposite, full edge, the leaf surface is olive green and covered with pink or white spots

There are many varieties of red dot grass, such as "Pink Cream", "red cream", "rose cream" and "white cream", with elegant style and unique characteristics. It can bloom in spring. The flowers are small and inconspicuous. They are small lilac spike flowers

Growth habit of red dot grass

Red dot grass likes warm, humid and semi shady environment. It likes light, partial shade or partial light. Appropriately increasing direct light can also increase the color of leaves

It is not resistant to cold, and the suitable temperature is 15-18 ℃. The overwintering temperature needs to be more than 12 ℃. It should be loose, slightly acidic, deep and fertile, permeable and rich in humus

Propagation method of red dot grass

The suitable time for sowing is in spring and autumn. The suitable temperature for germination is about 20-24 ℃, about 5-10 days later, and the suitable temperature for growth is about 15-25 ℃

The survival rate of cutting is high. Cut the top bud or branches, 2-3 sections per section, and insert them into the soil to maintain humidity. During cutting, dilute them 1000 times with speed, spray once every ten days to promote rooting, and root can be produced after about 3-4 weeks. Indoor placement should be placed in a place with sufficient daylighting, and the overwintering temperature should be above 12 ℃

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