With the quickening pace of life, more and more people are starting to grow flowers and plants at home to add interest to their lives. As a popular indoor foliage plant in recent years, red掌 is loved for its bright flowers and good air purification ability. How to successfully plant red掌 potted plants at home? The following is a detailed introduction of the top five secrets.
Choose the right variety of red掌There are many varieties of red掌, including pink, red, yellow, etc. When choosing a red掌 variety, it should be decided based on personal preferences and indoor environment. Red掌 does not require much sunlight and is suitable for indoor care. Choosing healthy, pest-free seedlings helps improve the survival rate.
Prepare suitable planting soilRed掌 has high requirements for soil, preferring well-drained, breathable slightly acidic soil. You can choose special red掌 soil sold on the market or make your own. The preparation method is as follows: mix peat soil, decomposed leaf soil, and perlite in a ratio of 2:2:1, then add a small amount of decomposed chicken manure or cow dung as a base fertilizer, mix well, and it can be used for planting red掌.
Master proper watering techniquesRed掌 likes a humid environment but dislikes waterlogging. When watering, follow the principle of "watering when dry and keeping the soil slightly moist." In hot summers, you can increase the watering frequency appropriately; in cold winters, you should reduce the watering frequency. When watering, avoid splashing water on the leaves to prevent leaf rot.
Fertilize appropriatelyDuring the growth of red掌, it requires sufficient nutrition. Generally, apply a compound fertilizer once a month or choose a special red掌 fertilizer. When fertilizing, sprinkle the fertilizer evenly on the soil surface, then water to let it渗透. Note that too much fertilizer can cause root burn.
Maintain suitable lighting and temperatureRed掌 does not require much sunlight but should avoid direct sunlight. When caring for it indoors, place red掌 in a place with sufficient scattered light. Regarding temperature, red掌 grows best in an environment of 18-28°C. When the temperature is below 10°C in winter, it needs to be moved indoors for warmth.
The planting of red掌 potted plants is not complicated. By mastering the above five secrets, you can easily grow beautiful red掌 flowers at home. The following points also need attention:
1. Regularly check the plants and promptly deal with pests and diseases;
2. Keep the room well-ventilated and avoid excessive humidity;
3. Regularly prune withered leaves to keep the plant beautiful.
With careful care, your red掌 potted plant will surely grow robustly, adding a touch of bright color to your life.