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Choose the right soil, appropriate watering method, lighting requirements, temperature management, fertilizing skills, pest and disease control, pruning and shaping.
White掌 (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), with its elegant leaves and pure white flowers, has become one of the best indoor green plants. How to take care of White掌 in a pot and make it grow robustly indoors has become a concern for many plant enthusiasts. This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods of White掌 in detail, helping you easily cultivate beautiful White掌.
Choosing the right soil
White掌 is suitable for growing in well-drained, highly breathable soil. It is recommended to use a mixture of peat soil, perlite, and coarse sand in proportion. Such soil is both breathable and moisturizing, which is beneficial for the growth of White掌.
Appropriate watering method
White掌 likes a humid environment but is not tolerant to waterlogging. Watering should follow the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and wet". When the soil surface is completely dry, water thoroughly. In the hot summer, you can increase the watering frequency appropriately; in the cold winter, reduce watering to prevent root rot.
Lighting requirements
White掌 prefers scattered light and should not be exposed to strong direct sunlight. When caring for it indoors, place White掌 near a windowsill or balcony where there is bright but indirect light. If it is in a dark environment for a long time, the leaves of White掌 will turn yellow-green, affecting its ornamental value.
Temperature management
The suitable temperature range for White掌 growth is 18℃-28℃. In the hot summer, it is necessary to lower the room temperature appropriately to prevent White掌 from being damaged by high temperatures; in the cold winter, take measures to keep warm, such as using a heater, humidifier, etc., to ensure that White掌 can survive the winter safely.
Fertilizing skills
During the growth period of White掌, apply a compound fertilizer or liquid fertilizer once a month to provide sufficient nutrition. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the leaves to avoid burning the leaves. In winter when growth is slow, you can reduce the frequency of fertilizing.
Pest and disease control
White掌 is easily invaded by pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pests and diseases are found, take timely measures. You can spray with pesticides and also strengthen ventilation to keep the environment clean.
Pruning and shaping
During the growth of White掌, it is necessary to prune the withered and diseased branches to promote the growth of new buds. You can also shape White掌 according to personal preferences, such as pruning it into a ball shape, spiral shape, etc., to enhance its ornamental value.
The maintenance of potted White掌 is not complicated. By mastering the key points of soil, watering, lighting, temperature, fertilizing, pest and disease control, and pruning, you can easily cultivate beautiful White掌. I hope this article can provide help for your journey in caring for White掌.