How to cultivate Epipremnum aureum
A brief knowledge sharing with you on how to cultivate Epipremnum aureum and some small maintenance tips related to green plants, let's take a look together!
Epipremnum aureum is a very popular flower, very easy to grow, with lush and glossy green leaves, and it easily overflows the pot. Some friends even have Epipremnum aureum climbing all over their walls, which is very beautiful. However, some friends can't seem to grow it well, with yellow leaves and sometimes root rot. Epipremnum aureum is actually very easy to grow, as long as you master 5 small tips, it is easy to overflow the pot and grow well, let's take a look!
「Epipremnum aureum maintenance»
Tip 1: Watering is particular
Epipremnum aureum is actually a very easy-to-grow flower, it prefers water and fertilizer, and has strong adaptability. However, friends should not think that because Epipremnum aureum likes water, they should water it excessively. If the soil is moist for a long time, it can also lead to root rot. Usually, you should feel the soil of Epipremnum aureum, only water when it is dry. If the soil is still relatively moist, do not water it, otherwise it can cause root rot and yellow leaves.
Epipremnum aureum prefers a humid growing environment, in addition to watering, it is best to regularly spray it with some water mist to increase air humidity, making the Epipremnum aureum branches and leaves more vigorous. Along with watering, it is best to fertilize Epipremnum aureum, fertilizing 1-2 times a month. Epipremnum aureum is a flower that likes fertilizer, and leaves can easily turn yellow if they lack it. With sufficient fertilizer, it grows quickly and loves to climb vines. Generally, fertilizing can be done with confidence in spring and autumn. In summer, when temperatures are very high, and in winter, when temperatures are very low, it is best to stop fertilizing to avoid fertilizer damage.
When the temperature is suitable, friends can water and fertilize Epipremnum aureum a bit more, not allowing the potting soil to become too dry. Only with sufficient water and fertilizer can Epipremnum aureum grow faster. Fertilizers can include things like rice washing water, fruit peel water, aquarium water, beer water, compound fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer, all of which are good fertilizers. Be sure to apply thin and frequent fertilization to avoid fertilizer damage.
In addition, since Epipremnum aureum is a foliage plant, fertilization should focus on nitrogen. You can use some high-efficiency fast-acting fertilizers like urea. Urea is cheap and practical, widely available in agricultural supply stores, and not easy to buy fake products. Using a little bit of urea can cause Epipremnum aureum to grow rapidly, but be sure to dilute it, otherwise it can easily cause fertilizer damage. Often dilute it to about 1000 times and water the plants, you can put two urea tablets in a mineral water bottle, shake well, and use it to water the plants.
How to cultivate Epipremnum aureum
Tip 2: Using soil is particular
To grow Epipremnum aureum, you must use loose and breathable soil for cultivation. Epipremnum aureum likes water, and the soil can be slightly moist, but the soil must be loose and breathable. If the soil is compact and heavy, it can also cause root rot. Often use a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, coconut bran, and perlite as the growing medium, which has excellent drainage and good water retention, keeping Epipremnum aureum in a very good growing environment.