What is soapwort, a comprehensive interpretation

Saponaria saponaria is a perennial perennial herb of the Caryophyllaceae Saponaria genus. The flowering period is in summer and autumn. The flower color starts from white and then pink. It is both a landscaping flower and a medicinal plant, but it rarely appears in home potted plants..

How to cultivate soapwort

Saponaria saponaria is robust, resistant to extensive management, and has no strict requirements on the soil. It can be planted in general loam soil and slightly resistant to alkaline soil pH 6.5~7.5.

1. Soapweed likes light, warm and humid climate, avoid waterlogging, when planting, choose neutral plots with good drainage and low groundwater level, preferably sandy soil and sloped areas. Soapweed grows very fast, The transplanted seedlings can grow to 50~60cm, with luxuriant branches and leaves, generally without weeding.

2. Soapweed has strong drought tolerance, generally do not need to be watered frequently. If there is less rain and high temperature, water thoroughly once every 20d to ensure good viewing effect. Generally, water once a year in springReturn to green water, just pour antifreeze water once in early winter.

3. Saponaria saponaria is resistant to barrenness, the amount of fertilizer required is not large, and the requirements for fertilizers are not strict. Add organic fertilizer during soil preparation, about 7500kg per hectare. The nutritional growth period is mainly nitrogen fertilizer, and a small amount of fertilizer is appropriate.Phosphate fertilizer, spray nitrogen fertilizer, superphosphate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate and other inorganic fertilizers 1~2 times before flowering to achieve the ornamental effect of beautiful leaves and flowers.

4. Soapweed generally does not need to be pruned, but after pruning in the growing season, it grows very fast and can form a landscape in about half a month.

5. Soapweed has strong adaptability, high survival rate of transplantation, easy cultivation, simple maintenance, strong colony function, quick landscape formation, once planted and bloomed year after year, it can play ornamental benefits for many years.

6. The root system under the soap grassland is developed, the branches and leaves are dark green, the small flowers are dense, the resistance is strong, the growth of weeds is resistant, and it can grow for many years after planting.

7. In the high temperature season from July to August, Saponaria saponaria is prone to leaf spot disease. The pests are mostly grubs and cutworms, which often damage roots and rhizomes, causing plants to die and cause lack of seedlings and ridges.

How to cut soapwort

The cutting time of Saponaria saponaria is in June. At this time, the temperature is not particularly high, and it is relatively stable and warm, suitable for the growth of branches. At this time, the plant has a strong ability to differentiate, and the probability of rooting isFor the bigger ones, the temperature at this time is still more suitable for wound healing, and it hasn't bloomed yet, so there are many branches to choose from.

If it goes too early, the temperature will not be so high and it is not suitable for the growth of branches. For the same reason, if it is too late, it will enter the rainy season. Not only will the temperature drop, it will be easy to rot, and it may also enter the flowering period.

The efficacy and function of soapwort

Softening, removing accumulation, dissolving paralysis, removing panicles. Treating accumulation, choking nausea, eye panicles, warts.

① "Materia Medica Yanyi Supplement": "Removes dampness and heat, eliminates phlegm, and wears away mass."

② "Compendium": "Killing toothworms, removing the eyes, treating choking and nausea. The same as calcareous muscles, ulcers and scrofula, removing blood stasis, spotting moles, warts, and hemorrhoids."