As a tough and durable houseplant, tiger pill orchid has always been a frequent visitor to many people's homes. My family is no exception, I bought a pot of tiger piran ten years ago, and it did add a lot of greenery and vitality to my family at first. However, as time went on, this pot of tiger pillan caused a lot of trouble, and I ended up helplessly throwing it on the street. Why does a plant that has been raised for ten years end up like this? Here are four reasons worth sharing.
1. The space is getting bigger
When I first bought the tiger pill orchid, it was just a small potted plant, which looked very delicate in the corner of the living room. However, as time goes on, the tiger pill grows bigger and bigger, and the leaves become more and more luxuriant, even overflowing the pot. The space at home is not large, and such a large pot of plants occupies a lot of space, which is very eye-catching.
For a while, I tried to change the tiger pill orchid to a larger pot, but instead of solving the problem, it made it grow more unscrupulously. In the end, this potted plant became the "space overlord" of the home, occupying the already tight space in my home, seriously affecting the layout and overall appearance of the home.
2. Dust is difficult to clean
The leaves of the tiger pill orchid are wide and thick, and they look very textured, but it is precisely because of this characteristic that its leaf surface is prone to dust accumulation. Every time I cleaned, I found that the leaves of the tiger pill orchid were covered with a layer of dust, and it took a lot of time to wipe them. Moreover, this large area of leaves is not easy to clean, and sometimes dust will remain in the crevices of the leaves after wiping it once.
Over time, dust accumulation is not only unsightly, but can also become a breeding ground for bacteria. Even though I cleaned up regularly, I still felt that the burden of cleaning was getting heavier and heavier, which became a big reason why I decided to give it up.
3. Pest problems are constantly plaguing
Although the tiger pill orchid is a relatively resistant plant to pests and diseases, this does not mean that it is completely immune to insect infestations. Especially in the summer, the humidity in the home increases, coupled with the poor ventilation conditions, the tiger pill orchid will be infested by some small insects from time to time. Aphids, scale insects, these nasty insects, always appear on the leaves of tiger pills.
Every time I find a pest, I have to deal with it urgently, with insecticides or by hand, but the results are often not satisfactory. The repeated pest problems not only damaged the plants themselves, but also affected my interest and enthusiasm for raising flowers. After many struggles, I finally chose to give up and avoid more trouble.
4. Growth is boring and nothing new
In the space of ten years, the tiger pill orchid has grown from a small pot of plants to an "old resident" of the family, but its appearance and form have always been the same. Compared to other flowering plants or colorful foliage plants, the tiger pill orchid is a bit monotonous. Every time I see it, I feel a little less fresh and surprised.
Many flower lovers like to raise plants because the change and growth process of plants can bring a sense of accomplishment and happiness. Although Tiger Piran is tough and durable, its monotony and immutability have made me gradually lose interest in it. Instead of continuing to keep this pot of plants that make me feel bored, I should switch to something that brings more fun and freshness.
Ten years of conservation experience have given me a lot of feelings for tiger piran, but it is also this ten years that has made me gradually realize some of its problems. The space occupancy, the difficulty of cleaning up, the pest infestation, and the tedium of growth were all reasons why I finally decided to give it up. Although I was a little reluctant to throw it away, I felt that this decision was necessary for the sake of a better home environment and living experience.