With the acceleration of the pace of life, people's pursuit of life quality is also increasing. In addition to busy work, raising a pot of potted plants can not only beautify the home environment but also cultivate sentiment, making life more pleasant. Branches and flowers, with their unique shapes and elegant flowers, have become the choice of more and more families. This article will introduce the maintenance methods of branches and flowers potted plants in detail, making your home full of greenery.
Know branches and flowersBranches and flowers, also known as blue snow flowers and blue jasmines, belong to the genus of blue snow flowers in the Araceae family. They are native to southern Africa and are a kind of perennial herbaceous plant. Branches and flowers have a beautiful shape, green leaves, and delicate flowers with blue and white alternating, which have high ornamental value.
The growth habits of branches and flowersBranches and flowers prefer a warm, humid, and sunny environment, are shade-tolerant, have no strict soil requirements, and have strong adaptability. The suitable growth temperature is between 15°C and 30°C. When the temperature in winter is lower than 5°C, they should be moved indoors for maintenance.
The cultivation method of branches and flowers1. Pot and soil selection
Choose a pottery or ceramic pot with good breathability and drainage. The soil should be a sandy soil that is breathable, well-drained, and fertile, and can be mixed in proportion with decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and river sand.
2. Watering
Branches and flowers like a humid environment. During the growing period, keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. In the hot summer season, the watering frequency can be slightly increased. In winter, when the temperature is low, the watering frequency can be reduced.
3. Fertilizing
Apply a compound fertilizer once a month during the vigorous growth period of branches and flowers, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the flowering period to promote bud differentiation. After fertilizing, water in time to prevent fertilizer damage.
4. Sunlight
Branches and flowers prefer a semi-shaded environment. In summer, avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn. In winter, the sunlight time can be increased appropriately to promote growth.
5. Pruning
During the growth of branches and flowers, prune the withered leaves and weak branches in time to maintain a beautiful plant shape. The pruned branches can be used for cutting propagation.
The propagation method of branches and flowersThe main propagation methods of branches and flowers are division and cutting.
1. Division
In the growing season, dig up the lush branches and flowers, divide the roots into several plants, and plant them separately.
2. Cutting
Select strong branches, cut into cuttings about 10 centimeters long, insert them into sandy soil, keep the soil moist, and they can take root in about 20 days.
A potted plant of branches and flowers is both beautiful and practical. With the above maintenance methods, I believe you will be able to raise beautiful and healthy branches and flowers, fill your home with greenery, and enjoy a beautiful life.