What is alum root? How to grow alum root and what are the precautions?

When people go to the flower market, they see a large number of beautiful flowers on sale, but some plants are familiar to people, while some plants are unfamiliar. Alum root is an ornamental plant that most people are not familiar with, but the appearance of this plant is very beautiful. Many people want to buy it and grow it at home, but they don’t know what alum root is or how to grow it. Today, the editor will take you closer to alum root, so that everyone can have more understanding and knowledge about this plant.

What is Alum Root?

Alumroot, also known as coral bells, is a species of plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is evergreen, has bright colors, unique shapes, and particularly high ornamental value. This plant can not only be made into potted plants, but can also be used for garden greening. It is also an important raw material for making perennial flower borders.

How to cultivate alum root

1. Fertilizer and water management

Fertilizer and water management are important factors for people to cultivate alum root. This plant should be watered moderately during the cultivation period, and the environment should not be too humid. Each time watering, it should be watered thoroughly, but there should be no water accumulation. When cultivating alum root, it is also necessary to apply fertilizer in moderation, especially before it enters the flowering period, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied in time, and nitrogen fertilizers should be applied after the flowering period.

2. Sunlight and temperature

Sunlight and temperature are also important conditions for people to cultivate alum root. This plant is particularly shade-tolerant, but it also needs moderate sunlight during its growth, so it should be placed in a cool environment with scattered light for maintenance. Especially in the hot summer, it must not be placed in direct sunlight. Alum root is a plant with particularly high heat and cold resistance. When the ambient temperature is below minus ten degrees or above 30 degrees, it will not cause obvious damage to it.

Precautions for cultivating alum root

There are not many things to pay attention to when growing alum root, but it will also have some diseases and pests during its growth. If you find that its leaves have spots or turn yellow, you should spray it with carbendazim in time. If you find pests, you should kill them in time or spray related drugs. In addition, you should pay attention to the time when watering the alum root. The watering time is different in different seasons. In summer, you should water it in the morning, and in winter, you should water it in the warm afternoon.