With the improvement of living quality, more and more families are beginning to pay attention to the maintenance of indoor green plants. As a new type of indoor ornamental leaf plant, the ping pong panel plant has received extensive attention due to its unique shape and good air purification function. How to maintain ping pong panel plants? This article will introduce the maintenance methods of ping pong panel plants in detail.
LightingThe lighting requirements for ping pong panel plants are relatively loose. They can adapt to scattered light and also grow in a bright environment, but be careful to avoid strong direct sunlight to prevent leaf sunburn. When maintaining indoor plants, you can place the ping pong panel plant near the window to ensure it receives 4-6 hours of scattered light every day.
WateringThe watering principle for ping pong panel plants is "water when dry and wet", that is, water when the soil surface is dry, ensuring that the water is evenly penetrate into the soil and avoid waterlogging. During the vigorous growth period, you can appropriately increase the watering frequency. In winter when the temperature is low, you should reduce the number of waterings to prevent root rot.
SoilPing pong panel plants are suitable for growing in well-drained and breathable soil. You can choose special indoor plant soil sold on the market or prepare it yourself. When preparing the soil, you can mix it according to the ratio of peat soil, decayed leaf soil, and perlite (2:2:1).
FertilizingPing pong panel plants do not require a high amount of fertilizer, but proper fertilization helps their growth. During the vigorous growth period, applying a compound fertilizer once a month is sufficient. When fertilizing, be careful not to use too high a concentration of fertilizer to avoid burning the roots.
PruningPing pong panel plants grow quickly and need to be pruned regularly to maintain their beautiful shape. When pruning, you can cut off withered and yellow leaves, weak and diseased branches, and overly long branches. The pruned branches can be used for cutting propagation.
Pest and Disease ControlPing pong panel plants rarely have pest and disease problems, but still need to be prevented. During maintenance, maintain good air circulation and avoid humid environments. If pests and diseases are found, you can use biological pesticides or plant-based pesticides for control.
Temperature and HumidityThe suitable temperature range for ping pong panel plants to grow is between 15-25℃. When the indoor temperature is low in winter, measures such as increasing indoor temperature and using a humidifier can be taken to create a suitable growing environment for ping pong panel plants.
Ping pong panel plants are easy-to-maintain indoor ornamental leaf plants that have air purification and home beautification effects. Through the above maintenance methods, it is believed that your ping pong panel plants will grow strong and add a touch of green to your home life. During the maintenance process, it is also necessary to observe the plant's growth condition and adjust maintenance measures in a timely manner to make the ping pong panel plants thrive.
References:
《Indoor Plant Maintenance Manual》, China Forestry Publishing House, 2018.
《Family Indoor Plant Maintenance and Appreciation》, China Agricultural Publishing House, 2017.