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Today, let's introduce a plant whose entire herb can be used as medicine - Tradescantia ohiensis. Native to North America, it can be seen everywhere in rural areas of our country. Its flower language represents dignity and elegance. The flowers usually bloom in the early morning. Although the blooming time of each flower is short, the overall flowering period is quite long. When in bloom, the flowers are light purple. Having a pot of it at home is very pleasing to the eye, and it can also release fresh oxygen.
Tradescantia ohiensis can be bought as potted plants in the flower market. It is suitable for novice growers. It can overwinter outdoors, has strong cold - tolerance and is slightly heat - tolerant. The suitable growth temperature is between 15 - 25 degrees Celsius. It likes places with sufficient sunlight and can also tolerate a little shade.
Regarding the soil, it doesn't have very strict requirements. Tradescantia ohiensis prefers loose, moist, and well - drained soil. It is recommended to choose neutral or slightly alkaline soil. In addition, if flower lovers have time, they can loosen the soil at intervals to keep the soil always loose. This can prevent the soil from compacting and also help the roots absorb water and nutrients better.
In terms of watering, Tradescantia ohiensis likes a humid climate. During the growth period (from June to October), it has relatively high water requirements. The soil should be kept in a "moist state". So, you can touch the soil before watering. A water saturation of about 70% is sufficient. If you find the soil is dry, water it in time. If you always forget to water it, it may suffer from drought, water shortage, and even wither and die later. Especially in summer, you can appropriately increase the frequency of watering or spray more water mist around the flower pot to increase the relative humidity of the air.
Regarding fertilization, it likes fertile soil. You can add things like eggshells and decomposed chicken manure to the soil to increase soil fertility. It is also recommended to use compound fertilizers. This kind of fertilizer contains various nutrients required for plant growth and can effectively promote the growth of Tradescantia ohiensis. However, it should be noted that you should follow the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently. Excessive fertilizer will instead hinder its growth. Therefore, the amount of fertilizer applied should be appropriate.