With the popularity of multiflora fingered citron plants, more and more people are starting to care for them at home. During the maintenance process, many enthusiasts often encounter the problem of etiolation in multiflora fingered citron. What should be done about it? This article will provide you with detailed answers.
What is the etiolation of multiflora fingered citron?Etiolation in multiflora fingered citron refers to the phenomenon where, during the growth of the plant, factors such as lighting and watering lead to excessively long and thin stems. This not only affects the appearance but may also affect the normal growth of the plant.
Reasons for the etiolation of multiflora fingered citron1. Insufficient lighting: Multiflora fingered citron plants enjoy ample sunlight, and insufficient lighting can lead to etiolation.
2. Improper watering: Both excessive and insufficient watering can cause etiolation.
3. Improper fertilization: Over-fertilization or improper fertilization can also lead to etiolation.
4. High plant density: High plant density, with plants blocking each other, leads to insufficient lighting and thus causes etiolation.
What should be done about the etiolation of multiflora fingered citron?1. Adjust lighting: Place the multiflora fingered citron in a sunny area, ensuring 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day.
2. Control watering: Reasonably control watering based on the growth stage of the multiflora fingered citron and soil moisture, avoiding excessive or insufficient watering.
3. Moderate fertilization: Choose a growth fertilizer suitable for multiflora fingered citron and fertilize according to the instructions, avoiding over-fertilization.
4. Prune etiolated branches: When etiolation is observed in multiflora fingered citron, promptly prune the etiolated branches and retain healthy leaves.
5. Adjust plant density: Properly thin the plants to increase the distance between them, ensuring ample lighting.
Etiolation is a common maintenance issue, but as long as the correct maintenance methods are mastered, it can be easily resolved. I hope this article is helpful to you. Caring for multiflora fingered citron requires patience and attention to detail; I believe you can cultivate beautiful multiflora fingered citron.
References:
《Multiflora Fingered Citron Maintenance Guide》, Author: Zhang Xiaofeng, Publisher: China Agricultural Publishing House, 2018.
《Multiflora Fingered Citron Maintenance Techniques》, Author: Li Ming, Publisher: Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, 2019.