Keep bird of paradise potted plants well, these techniques you must know!

Know the basic habits of the bird's tail flower, choose the right planting container, soil and fertilization, lighting and temperature, watering and humidity, pruning and propagation. With the improvement of living quality, more and more families are starting to grow flowers and plants to beautify their home environment. The bird's tail flower has become a new favorite of many flower enthusiasts due to its unique shape and beautiful flowers. How to grow a good potted bird's tail flower? Here are some practical maintenance skills to make you an expert in flower cultivation.Know the basic habits of the bird's tail flower. The scientific name of bird's tail flower is "Spathiphyllum", also known as white crane orchid, which is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It prefers a warm and humid environment and is not cold-resistant, with a suitable growth temperature of 18-28 degrees Celsius. When purchasing bird's tail flowers, attention should be paid to selecting plants with full shape, green leaves, and no diseases and pests.Choose the right planting container. The bird's tail flower is not strict with the soil, but it is best to choose a pot with good breathability and strong drainage, generally using ceramic pots, plastic pots, or tile pots. The size of the pot should be slightly larger than the root system to avoid overcrowding of the roots and too large will affect the growth of the plant.Soil and fertilization. The bird's tail flower is not strict with the soil, but it is best to use slightly acidic soil that is loose, breathable, and well-drained. You can mix decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and sand soil in a ratio of 3:3:2. For fertilization, spring and autumn are the peak growing seasons for bird's tail flowers, applying a compound fertilizer once a month; in summer and winter, growth is slower, and the fertilization frequency can be reduced.Lighting and temperature. The bird's tail flower prefers a semi-shaded environment and avoids direct sunlight. When caring for it indoors, it should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light and avoid direct sunlight. In high summer temperatures, it can be properly shaded to prevent leaf sunburn. When the temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius in winter, the bird's tail flower should be moved to a warm indoor environment for care.Watering and humidity. The bird's tail flower prefers a humid environment but avoids waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil moist but do not waterlog. In high summer temperatures, you can increase the watering frequency, while in winter, you should reduce watering and also pay attention to maintaining air humidity. You can spray water on the leaves with a spray bottle or place it near an aquatic plant to increase air humidity.Pruning and propagation. Pruning of bird's tail flowers mainly targets withered leaves and weak branches. In the growing season, you can prune appropriately to promote plant growth. For propagation, bird's tail flowers can be carried out through division, cutting, and sowing, with division being the most common method.It is not difficult to grow a potted bird's tail flower well. You just need to understand its basic habits, choose the right planting container, soil, lighting, temperature, watering, and humidity, and regularly prune and propagate, which will make your bird's tail flower grow strong and add a bright color to your home environment.References:1. "Household Flower Cultivation Encyclopedia", China Forestry Publishing House, 2015.2. "Indoor foliage plant maintenance manual", China Agricultural Publishing House, 2017.