"Golden Kylin Plant Care Guide: How to Make Your Green Plants Thrive"

Lighting, watering, soil temperature, fertilizing, pruning, pest and disease control

King麒麟, scientific name麒麟叶, is an indoor plant with extremely high ornamental value. Its unique leaves and bright colors make it the first choice for green plants in many families and offices. It is not easy to make King麒麟 grow strong and healthy. This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods of King麒麟 in detail, helping you to easily raise a healthy and beautiful King麒麟.

Lighting

King麒麟 enjoys plenty of scattered light and dislikes direct sunlight. When maintaining it indoors, it should be placed far from the window to avoid direct sunlight. In the hot summer, it is also necessary to pay attention to proper shading to prevent the leaves from being sunburned.

Watering

King麒麟 requires a lot of water, but should not be watered too much. When watering, follow the principle of "watering when dry and wet", that is, water when the soil surface is dry. In the hot summer, it is necessary to increase the watering frequency to keep the soil moist, while in winter, it is necessary to reduce watering to prevent积水 causing root rot.

Soil

King麒麟 is suitable for growing in well-drained and breathable soil. You can choose a soil mixture of deciduous soil, peat soil, and coarse sand in proportion, and also need to apply an appropriate amount of decomposed organic fertilizer to the soil regularly to meet its growth needs.

Temperature

King麒麟 prefers a warm and humid environment, with an optimal growth temperature of 20-30℃. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 10℃ to prevent the plant from freezing. In the hot summer, it is necessary to properly lower the indoor temperature to prevent the plant from getting hot.

Fertilizing

King麒麟 requires a lot of fertilizer. During the vigorous growth period, a compound fertilizer can be applied once a month. When fertilizing, attention should be paid to controlling the amount of fertilizer to avoid fertilizer damage. In the dormant period of winter, fertilization can be paused.

Pruning

The branches and leaves of King麒麟 grow quickly. In order to maintain its beauty, it is necessary to prune regularly. When pruning, its long, weak, or crossed branches and leaves can be cut to promote healthy growth of the plant.

Pest and Disease Control

King麒麟 is susceptible to pests and diseases such as red spider mites and scale insects. During maintenance, it is necessary to pay attention to the growth condition of the plant. Once pests and diseases are found, timely measures should be taken. Biological pesticides or chemical pesticides can be used for control.

King麒麟 is an indoor plant with extremely high ornamental value, and its maintenance method is relatively simple. As long as you master the key points of lighting, watering, soil, temperature, fertilizing, pruning, and pest and disease control, you can easily raise a healthy and beautiful King麒麟. I hope this article is helpful to you.