In life
A lot of people like to be at home or in the office
Raise some greenery to beautify the environment
Regulate your mood
thereupon
Succulents, fortune trees, green lotuses...
These claim
"Novices are not afraid to raise dead" plants
It has become the first choice of many people
But here's the problem
Why are these plants in the hands of some people?
Raise it or "die"
I'll tell you today
The secret of raising plants
Take out a small book and write it down
1
"Roots"
"Falling to the ground and taking root" is a large category of succulents, which can quickly grow back in the soil after landing, and its vitality is extremely strong, also known as "undead bird" or "undead".
Soil:
It is best to choose a mud basin with punched holes at the bottom and good drainage and ventilation; Soil is best selected well-drained, loose and breathable and nutritious, can be mixed with humus, perlite and base fertilizer to make a mixed soil, sprinkle some grass and wood ash and mix well with the soil before planting, sterilization and insect control can also provide nutrients, so that it grows rapidly.
Temperature:
The most suitable growth temperature is 20-25 ° C, when the summer temperature exceeds 30 ° C, the plant and the surrounding environment can be sprayed with water to cool down and prevent leaf burns; "Rooting on the ground" can also grow when the temperature is about 5 ° C in winter, suitable for breeding in most areas, when it snows outdoors in the north, it needs to be moved indoors to avoid being covered by snow.
Illumination:
It should not be placed in a cool room for a long time, winter and spring can be placed in the morning sun when the temperature rises at noon to make it accept the sun, but it cannot be directly placed in the sun in the summer, because the summer sun is strong and poisonous, and the strong light will burn the leaves.
Watering:
"Falling to the ground and rooting" likes to be wet, when watering, it should be seen dry and wet, and watering is thorough, and the water in the pot is not accumulated, so as to avoid the root rot caused by the water accumulation of the pot soil.
In addition, during the growing season and the hot season of summer and autumn, more watering should be used to keep the soil moist, and watering should be reduced in the cold seasons of autumn and winter to prevent frozen roots.
2
Fortune Tree
Fortune tree, also known as Malabar chestnut, is native to the Americas and is an evergreen tree of the kapok family. Someone once mixed the branches of five Malabar chestnuts together and planted them in pots and named them "Fortune Tree" for sale, which was loved by the general public because of the good meaning of the name.
Temperature:
Fortune tree is a kind of warm-loving plant, more sensitive to temperature, its most suitable growth temperature is 20-30 ° C, not hardy, when the winter temperature is lower than 5 ° C, it is easy to be frostbitten, which will lead to yellowing and falling off the leaves or the whole plant to die.
Humidity:
Drought-tolerant, its expanded stem can store a certain amount of water and nutrients, so there is no need to water every day, generally hot summer watering once a week, winter depending on the soil dry and wet conditions to reduce watering, so that not dry and not watered, watering is thorough, such as too much water, will lead to poor growth and rhizome rot.
Illumination:
Fortune tree likes light and is shade tolerant, whether indoors or outdoors can grow well, but if it grows in a dark room for a long time, the plant growth will decay, so it should be placed in a bright scattered light, every one or two months to change to a place that can receive mild sunlight to promote photosynthesis.
3
Green Lotus
Green lotus, is a kind of perennial evergreen herb that grows in the tropical and subtropical Tiannanxing family, because of its survival in water and tenacious vitality, it is also known as the "Flower of Life".
Illumination:
Green lotus is more sensitive to light, avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will be burned due to too strong light, but also can not be placed in a dark room for a long time, which will cause the leaves to become smaller and the internodes to become longer.
Correct practice: Place the green lotus in a bright room, occasionally receiving mild sunlight in the morning to replenish the temperature and photosynthesis of the plant.
Temperature:
Green lotus is delicate, can not adapt to too large temperature difference, the most suitable growth temperature is 20-28 ° C, winter temperature should not be less than 10 ° C, otherwise it will soon be frostbitten, resulting in yellowing and falling leaves. When the winter cools down quickly, it should be moved indoors.
Humidity:
Green lotus likes to be warm and wet.
If the soil cultivation planting, follow the "no dry watering, watering on the watering" principle, more watering in summer, less watering in winter, the soil is too dry will lead to yellow leaves, poor plant shape, but too much watering can easily lead to pot soil water caused by rotten roots, dead leaves, so the soil needs to choose good drainage.
If hydroponic planting, it is necessary to regularly observe the water quality and quantity of water, when the water quality is turbid, the amount of water should be replaced and replenished in time.
Trim:
In the summer, the green lotus grows vigorously, and it is possible to cut off too long branches and excess branches, especially those with thick roots, and remove rotten roots, rotten roots and dry roots, so that the water quality can remain clear for a long time.
4
Red palm
Red palm, also known as candlestick flower, flower candle and red crane taro, is a perennial evergreen herb of the genus Flower Candle in the Family Tiannanxing, with a gorgeous flower color when flowering, a yellow flesh spike inflorescence, and a Buddha flame inflorescence with red, pink and other colors, which can bloom all year round, and the growth flowering period is generally about 15 days.
Soil:
Red palm is more sensitive to light, should choose pots with low light transmittance such as mud pots or black pots, and the soil should be selected from a substrate with good drainage and appropriate water retention and fertilizer retention ability, such as peat soil, coconut bran and perlite mixed in a ratio of 3:2:1.
Temperature:
The optimal growth temperature is 20-30 ° C, and the maximum temperature in summer does not exceed 35 ° C, otherwise it will show poor growth, stop growth and even death; The minimum temperature is not less than 14 °C, otherwise there will be cold damage, yellowing of leaves or even necrosis of the whole plant.
Illumination:
Red palm is shade tolerant and not tolerant of strong light, when planting, it is necessary to avoid direct exposure by strong sunlight, especially in the flowering stage, otherwise it is easy to make the flower bud discolored or burned; When placed indoors for a long time, it can be appropriately transferred to the balcony in the morning or afternoon to receive mild sunlight.
Humidity:
Red palm likes warm and humid environment, spring, summer, autumn growth is vigorous, try to keep the soil moist, while spraying water mist to the foliage and surroundings, increase air humidity, winter temperature low to reduce watering.
To make the soil moist, do not stain water, if there is water in the pot should be poured out in time, otherwise it will rot roots.
5
Watercress green
Watercress green, also known as a stick of incense, four-petaled golden noodles or jasper, is a perennial evergreen herb of the genus Pepper in the family Pepperaceae. It blooms around March in the spring and November in winter, and the watercress green can not only be ornamental but also medicinal.
Soil:
Watercress green potting is best to choose water retention, fertilizer, good drainage of soil, should not be planted in clay, can be peat soil, coconut bran and perlite in the ratio of 3: 2: 1 mixed, can add some humus soil, increase soil nutrients.
Temperature:
Watercress green likes temperature, the most suitable growth temperature is 18-24 ° C, afraid of cold, the minimum temperature is not less than 10 ° C, otherwise it will stop growing, suffer frost damage, and the leaves will become soft; At the same time, avoid high temperature, when the temperature is higher than 30 ° C, it is necessary to spray water around the plant and on the surface to avoid excessive temperature and cause the stems and leaves to become black and rotten.
Humidity:
Watercress green likes a humid environment, to do "not dry no watering, see dry see wet, pouring is watered thoroughly".
Water frequently in summer and less in winter to avoid soil water accumulation and prevent rotten roots and leaves from turning black. In addition, watercress green is also exquisite, watering in the morning or evening when the temperature is low in the summer, and high temperature at noon on sunny days in winter.
Illumination:
Watercress green like semi-shaded environment, can be placed in a bright room, spring, summer and autumn need to shade, especially in summer to avoid direct light, otherwise it will make the branches and leaves yellow or burned. However, it is also necessary to move to the outdoor shade every 40 days for a few days to fully accumulate nutrients and make the leaves brighter and more lustrous.
In addition, winter watercress green needs sufficient light, so it should be placed in a place with sunlight.
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The secret of raising plants to keep them alive
Here's the point! The secret of raising plants is actually a four-step method: one soil, two waters, three temperatures, and four rays of light.
One soil: mixed soil with good drainage, good water retention and fertilizer retention.
Second water: control the number of watering, more watering in hot weather, less watering in cold winter, so that the soil is watered thoroughly and does not accumulate water.
Three temperatures: pay attention to observe the change of ambient temperature, understand the optimal growth temperature of the plant, and transfer the transplanted plant as soon as possible in bad environments such as low temperature or high temperature.
Four lights: understand the light habits of the plant, and supplement the light requirements of the plant in a timely manner.
Source: Science_China
Expert of this article: Li Ting, master of plant protection, member of China Science Writers Association
Reviewer: Shi Jun, Botanical Researcher, Member of the Science Communication Working Committee of the Botanical Society of China