Pyrola plant has several varieties that
grow in the United States. The plant varieties names are often interchangeable,
some of the varieties are green, shin leaf, round-leaved and pear-leaf Pyrola;
false wintergreen and pink wintergreen Pyrola; as well as the familiar, more
widespread, pink Pyrola plants. Continue reading to learn more about growing Pyrola
herb plants.
Furthermore, this plant is a
perennial herb with slender stems that emerge from is clusters of heart-shaped
leaves. This particular plants are generally found in organically rich forests
and wooded areas. There are some varieties that perform well in moist meadows
and also along lake shorelines. Pyrola herb plant prefers filtered or dappled
sunlight and they also tolerates bright light or full shade. A lot of Native
Americans use Pyrola plant to treat a variety of conditions. The plant leaves are
steeped in water and then used to treat a variety of problems, like sore
throats, urinary tract diseases and hemorrhoids. Also poultices are applied to
the skin to relieve insect bites, boils and other inflammations.
How to grow Pink Pyrola Plants
This plant really thrives in shady,
moist land where the soil is deep with decomposed wood mulch, natural compost
and fungi. There are some varieties of this plant that are found in moist
meadows and also along lake shores. Some of these plant varieties are extremely
rare and they are endangered plants in some states, so you really need to find
and purchase the plant seeds from a reliable source. Make sure you don’t borrow
them from plants you find in the forest.
Actually growing this plant by seed
is very difficult but it worth a try for adventurous gardeners. The plant seeds
actually need a lightweight, breathable potting mix that contains a mixture of
substances like sphagnum moss, fine bark chips, perlite or coconut husks. If
possible you can also use a mix that contains myccorrhizal fungi. Make sure you
use only fresh, high-quality ingredients. Then fill the seed tray with the
potting mixture. You need to sprinkle a few seeds on the surface and then cover
them with a thin layer of potting mix. Make sure you keep the tray in indirect
light and then water as needed to keep the mixture slightly damp. You can move
the seedlings to individual pots when they are about two inches tall. You can transplant
the Pyrola plants to the woodland garden when they are well-established.
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