The maintenance guide for small-leaf plants, bringing vitality to your greenery.

Understand small leaf plant lighting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest and disease control

With the acceleration of life pace, more and more people have started to grow small leaf plants at home to purify the air and beautify the environment. Small leaf plants are deeply loved by plant enthusiasts for their delicate leaves and diverse shapes. How to take care of these small leaf plants? This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods of small leaf plants in detail, helping you easily create a green and vibrant home environment.

Understand small leaf plants

As the name implies, small leaf plants refer to plants with smaller leaves. These plants usually grow slowly and have low requirements for light, water, and other environmental factors, making them very suitable for indoor maintenance. Common ones include small leaf banyan, small leaf purple sandalwood, and small leaf orchid.

Lighting

Small leaf plants have relatively low requirements for lighting but should not be placed in completely dark environments. Placing them in a place with sufficient scattered light indoors is fine, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent leaf sunburn.

Watering

Small leaf plants do not require much water, but they should not be short of water for a long time. When watering, follow the principle of "watering when dry and damp when seen", that is, water when the soil surface is dry. When watering, try to use soft water to avoid leaf yellowing caused by hard water.

Fertilizing

Small leaf plants do not require a lot of fertilizer, but moderate fertilization helps plant growth. Generally, applying a compound fertilizer once a month is sufficient. When fertilizing, be careful not to overdo it to avoid fertilizer damage.

Pruning

During the growth of small leaf plants, there may be excessive branching and rapid growth, which can be pruned appropriately to maintain the plant's aesthetic appearance. When pruning, be sure to retain healthy branches and leaves to avoid damaging the plant.

Pest and disease control

During the growth of small leaf plants, they may be troubled by pests and diseases. Common pests and diseases include aphids and red spiders. The control methods are as follows:

1. Regularly inspect the plants and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner.

2. Use pesticides for control, and be sure to choose pesticides that do not harm the plants.

3. Maintain indoor ventilation to reduce the incidence of pests and diseases.

Caring for small leaf plants is not complicated. By mastering the basic methods of lighting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest and disease control, you can make your green plants thrive. Let's work together to add a touch of green to our homes!

References:

"Indoor Plant Maintenance Manual", China Forestry Publishing House, 2018.

"Home Flower Maintenance Guide", China Agricultural Publishing House, 2017.

"Indoor Plant Pest and Disease Control", China Agricultural Publishing House, 2016.