Devil's Ivy is a popular indoor plant that many people love to grow. It not only beautifies the indoor environment but also purifies the air. However, for beginners, how to water it is a very important question, as it directly relates to whether the Devil's Ivy can grow healthily. Below, we will introduce some watering techniques for Devil's Ivy.
1. Understanding the Growing Environment of Devil's Ivy
Devil's Ivy is native to South America and grows in tropical rainforests. It likes a humid environment and dislikes strong sunlight. For this plant, maintaining moderate humidity is very important.
2. Pay Attention to Water Quality
Before watering, pay attention to the water quality; tap water is the best choice. If well water or tap water contains too many calcium and magnesium ions, it will change the pH of the soil, thereby affecting the growth of the Devil's Ivy.
3. Watering Time
Devil's Ivy likes a humid environment, so in spring and autumn, watering once a week is sufficient. In summer, due to high temperatures, water evaporates faster, so you can appropriately increase the frequency of watering. In winter, the frequency of watering should be reduced.
4. Amount of Water
Devil's Ivy does not need too much water, otherwise, it is easy to cause root rot. Generally, the amount of water each time should be just enough to make the soil surface slightly moist. Be sure not to let the water submerge the soil surface.
5. Watering Method
Devil's Ivy likes a humid environment, so it is recommended to use the 'sprinkling method,' which is to slowly sprinkle water from the soil surface with a long, thin watering can to avoid damaging the leaves.
6. Pay Attention to Drainage
The root system of Devil's Ivy is relatively developed and requires good drainage. If the soil is waterlogged, it will affect its growth. After watering, clean up the accumulated water at the bottom of the flower pot in time.
7. Avoid Drought
If not watered for a long time, Devil's Ivy will suffer from drought, causing the leaves to turn yellow and wither. In spring and autumn, watering once a week is sufficient to maintain moderate humidity.
8. Pay Attention to Temperature
Devil's Ivy likes a humid environment, but excessively high or low temperatures will affect its growth. In summer, try to avoid excessively high indoor temperatures; in winter, the indoor temperature should be kept no lower than 10°C.
9. Watering Techniques
Before watering, you can touch the soil surface with your hand. If it feels relatively dry, you can water it appropriately. You can also insert a finger into the soil. If it feels relatively moist, you can appropriately reduce the frequency of watering.
10. Avoid Soaking
Devil's Ivy does not like to be soaked in water for a long time, otherwise, it is easy to cause root rot. After watering, clean up the accumulated water at the bottom of the flower pot in time.
11. Pay Attention to Indoor Humidity
Devil's Ivy likes a humid environment, so indoor humidity is also very important. If the indoor humidity is too low, you can use a humidifier to increase humidity. You can also place the flower pot in a shallow plate; adding water to the plate can increase the indoor humidity.
12. Avoid Watering by Inverting
Some people invert the flower pot when watering, which can easily wash away the nutrients in the soil. It is recommended to use the 'sprinkling method,' which is to slowly sprinkle water from the soil surface with a long, thin watering can.
13. Beware of Watering with Hot Water
Some people use hot water to water Devil's Ivy in winter to keep it warm. However, this will change the pH of the soil, thereby affecting the growth of the Devil's Ivy.
14. Pay Attention to Fertilizing
Appropriate fertilization can promote the growth of Devil's Ivy, but excessive fertilization will be harmful to it. Generally, fertilizing once a month is sufficient.
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Devil's Ivy is a very easy-to-care-for plant. As long as you master the correct watering techniques, you can make it grow healthily. When watering, pay attention to the time, amount, frequency, method, and water quality. At the same time, also pay attention to the humidity and temperature of the indoor environment to avoid drought or overwatering.