The difference between Yulong grass and Ophiopogon japonicus How to plant Yulong grass

Jade dragon grass and Ophiopogon japonicus are the most commonly used herbs for greening the environment in life. They look similar, and their leaf shapes are similar and their leaf colors are green. Many people regard them as the same plant. In fact, there are obvious differences between Jade dragon grass and Ophiopogon japonicus. Below I will let you know in detail the differences between them, and also let you know how to plant Jade dragon grass.

The difference between Yulong grass and Ophiopogon japonicus

Yulong grass has stronger adaptability than Ophiopogon japonicus, and its leaves are shorter and darker in color. Yulong grass is actually a variant of Ophiopogon japonicus. It has now replaced Ophiopogon japonicus and has become an important ground cover plant for greening the environment in various places. From this aspect, there is not much difference between Yulong grass and Ophiopogon japonicus. They belong to the same plant, but Yulong grass has higher utilization value than Ophiopogon japonicus.

How to plant Jade Dragon Grass

1. Choose the right soil

Jade dragon grass does not require a high growth environment, but it grows fastest when planted in suitable soil. This plant prefers sandy soil with good drainage, and it is best to keep the soil moist during its growth, but do not allow water to accumulate in the soil, so that the jade dragon grass can grow quickly and divide new leaves.

2. Water in time

Jade Dragon Grass is relatively drought-resistant but it can only grow rapidly under conditions of sufficient water, especially in summer. When the weather gets hot, in addition to watering its flowerpot in time, you also need to spray water on its leaves. Only in this way can its leaves remain green and shiny. If you fail to water or spray water in time, its leaves will dry up, and in severe cases, it may even die.

3. Fertilizer supply

Jade Dragon Grass is also relatively resistant to barrenness, but it will grow particularly fast if there is sufficient fertilizer. If you plant Jade Dragon Grass on a large scale, you can apply sufficient base fertilizer to it. If you plant Jade Dragon Grass in pots, you should fertilize it twice around June each year. You can choose dilute liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer. No fertilizer is needed in other seasons.