With the improvement of living quality, more and more families begin to pay attention to the arrangement of indoor green plants. As a practical and beautiful plant, sweet potato has gradually become a new favorite for household potted plants in recent years. Sweet potato not only adds vitality to the home environment but also brings the joy of harvest. Next, let's explore how to grow sweet potato into an exquisite potted plant.
Choose the right sweet potatoTo choose a healthy sweet potato free from diseases and pests as the material for the potted plant, you can select sweet potatoes of moderate size, smooth skin, and bright color in the market. The variety of sweet potato is more suitable for making potted plants.
Prepare planting toolsThe following tools are needed to plant sweet potato potted plants:
1. Pot: Choose a ceramic or plastic pot with good breathability and drainage, and the size depends on the size of the sweet potato.
2. Nutrient soil: Choose nutrient soil with good breathability and moderate fertility, such as peat soil, perlite, etc.
3. Trowel, watering can: Used for planting and watering.
Planting steps1. Wash the sweet potato: Wash the selected sweet potatoes with clean water to remove soil and impurities.
2. Cut the sweet potato: Cut the sweet potato into appropriately sized pieces, each with 1-2 bud eyes reserved.
3. Planting: Place the cut sweet potato pieces in the pot, with the bud eyes facing up and spaced evenly, and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
4. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to keep the soil moist.
Maintenance management1. Light: Sweet potatoes love sunlight and should be placed in a sunny location, ensuring 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist and avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
3. Fertilization: During the growing period, apply a compound fertilizer every 15 days to promote sweet potato growth.
4. Pruning: When the sweet potato grows to a certain height, you can prune it properly to maintain a beautiful plant shape.
Harvesting and appreciation1. Harvesting: The general growth cycle of sweet potatoes is 3-4 months. When the surface of the sweet potato shows red or purple, it can be harvested.
2. Appreciation: After harvesting, the sweet potato potted plant can be admired for its unique shape and delicious fruit can be enjoyed.
The sweet potato potted plant is a type of ornamental and practical indoor green plant. By following the above methods, you can easily plant your own sweet potato potted plant at home. Let's enjoy the fun of planting and add a touch of green to our home life!