Planting soil of Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus likes water, and the loose and breathable sandy loam is suitable for the growth of Acorus calamus. Vermiculite, river sand and nutrient soil can be mixed in a ratio of 1:1:1. Some bean cake fertilizer can be mixed in the soil as the base fertilizer, which is breathable and can supply sufficient nutrients. The loam rich in humus is better for cultivation

Fertilization of Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus has strong adaptability in the growing season, and extensive management is enough. Acorus calamus likes nitrogen fertilizer. It is best to apply fertilizer with rotten bean cake water, which can avoid burning seedlings. Nitrogen fertilizer can promote its growth. In the later stage, topdressing needs to be applied 2-3 times, combined with fertilization and weeding. In the early growth stage of Acorus calamus, nitrogen fertilizer should be mainly used, and phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer should be added before heading and flowering to enhance the immunity of Acorus calamus;. Pay attention to bury the fertilizer about 5cm on the soil surface every time you apply fertilizer, and pay attention not to be too close to the root to avoid burning the root. Before overwintering, the dead branches and leaves on the ground shall be cleaned to understand the pathogens of diseases and insect pests and insect origin

Water management of Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus likes humid environment and avoids drought. Daily watering should keep the basin soil moist. Keep the water level during the growth period to prevent the leaves from withering due to drying up. Pay attention to the humidity of the environment. If necessary, spray water on the leaves to keep the water, but too much watering is also easy to cause the leaves to turn yellow

Light of Acorus calamus

Acorus gramineus likes shade. It is forbidden to be exposed to the sun in summer. It can shade the plant. For potted plants, it can be moved indoors where there is scattered light. In other seasons, it can be placed by the water side with slight shade outdoors or in the shade of big trees ramets and pruning of Acorus calamus dig out the underground stem before and after the Qingming Festival or during the growth period, remove the old roots and dead leaves, and then cut the underground stem into several blocks with a sharp knife. Each block retains 3-4 new buds for reproduction