Potted landscape art has a long history, and is a treasure in the treasure house of traditional Chinese art. In recent years, with the improvement of people's living standards, more and more families have started to pay attention to home decoration, and potted landscapes have become a new favorite for indoor decoration. Fern potted landscapes, with their unique shapes, rich varieties, and easy maintenance characteristics, are deeply loved by a large number of potted landscape enthusiasts. This article will introduce several common fern potted plants and their maintenance methods to help everyone better appreciate and take care of these beautiful natural flowers.
Common fern potted plant varieties1. Nephrolepis cordifolia
Nephrolepis cordifolia is a fast-growing fern with beautiful leaves and vibrant green color, making it highly ornamental and suitable for placement in living rooms, studies, and other indoor spaces.
2. Platycerium
Platycerium is named for its leaf shape resembling deer antlers, with a unique shape and high ornamental value. Platycerium is shade-tolerant and moisture-tolerant, making it suitable for placement in indoor shaded areas.
3. Asplenium nidus
Asplenium nidus has a leaf shape similar to a bird's nest, with graceful form and vibrant green color, making it highly ornamental. Asplenium nidus prefers a humid and well-ventilated environment, suitable for placement in living rooms, bedrooms, and other indoor spaces.
4. Nephrolepis exaltata
Nephrolepis exaltata has an elegant leaf shape and vibrant green color, making it highly ornamental. Nephrolepis exaltata prefers a humid and well-ventilated environment, suitable for placement in living rooms, studies, and other indoor spaces.
Maintenance methods for fern potted landscapes1. Light
Fern potted landscapes prefer a semi-shaded environment and should avoid direct sunlight. When caring for them indoors, place the potted plant in an area with ample scattered light.
2. Watering
Fern potted landscapes prefer a humid environment and the soil should be kept moist. When watering, attention should be paid to the following points:
(1) Water evenly to avoid积水 (accumulation of water);
(2) Water in the morning or evening, avoiding high-temperature periods;
(3) After watering, ventilate promptly to reduce humidity.
3. Fertilizing
During the growing period of fern potted landscapes, apply a dilute liquid fertilizer once a month to promote growth. When fertilizing, attention should be paid to the following points:
(1) Fertilize moderately to avoid excess;
(2) After fertilizing, water promptly to reduce soil fertility.
4. Pruning
To maintain the graceful shape of fern potted landscapes, pruning should be done in a timely manner. When pruning, attention should be paid to the following points:
(1) Choose healthy leaves for pruning;
(2) After pruning, water promptly to promote wound healing.
Fern potted landscapes have become a new favorite in home decoration with their unique charm. By understanding common fern potted plant varieties and maintenance methods, it is believed that everyone has gained a deeper understanding of fern potted landscapes. In future life, it is hoped that everyone can take good care of these beautiful natural flowers and make our lives more beautiful.
References:
《Chinese Potted Art》
《Indoor Plant Care and Placement》
《Plant Physiology》