Purple Sugar Cane (Saccharum officinarum) 紅甘蔗
Each cutting of sugar cane requires at least 2-3 active sections (the horizontal line with potential shoot). Where the blue circles are future shoot will grow. 甘蔗扦插枝條每截需有2-3個節點,藍色圈圈是未來會生長的新芽.
Sugar can cuttings can root in the water. 甘蔗也可用水插來發根.
Sweet! This tropical perennial plant is very easy to grow from cuttings. Best growing in full sun location in warm climate or in large pot over winter in cold climate. USDA Zones:8-10. Mature size:8′-20′(H)/(W). Propagate by cuttings or division. Excellent for snack like chewing or for juice/beverage making. Medicinal.
很甜! 這甘蔗是熱帶多年生植物,很容易生長及扦插繁殖. 最好栽種在溫暖地區的全日照處,在較冷的地區則需要盆植室內過冬. 它喜熱不耐寒. 成熟株高/寬幅8-20呎. 繁殖以扦插枝條或分株的方式來進行. 很適合當零食啃咬喝汁或榨汁喝. 具藥用價值.
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