Do wealth trees like water?
As a star variety of indoor green plants, Fortune Tree is deeply loved for its beautiful meaning and elegant shape. Many growers are often confused by the question of whether the fortune tree likes water. In fact, this tropical plant has unique needs for the water environment, and correct humidity management is the key to keeping its leaves green. Relationship between growth and moisture of Fortune tree. Native environmental characteristics. Fortune tree native to the rainforest of Central America has long adapted to a high temperature and high humidity environment. Its expanded stems have the function of storing water, but developed aerial roots still require sufficient air humidity, which is the essential difference between them and succulent plants. Water demand characteristics The ideal growth humidity should be maintained between 60% and 75%, and the soil should be maintained in a "moist but not waterlogged" state. When the air is dry, leaf margins are prone to scorch, which is a typical sign of water shortage. Scientific method for watering Fortune trees seasonal watering rhythm Maintain a watering cycle of 3-5 days in spring and autumn. During the high temperature period in summer, watering is required in the morning and evening, and in winter, it is extended to 7-10 days. It can be detected by the bamboo stick insertion method: if the bamboo stick is moist after being pulled out, there is no need to replenish water. The precise water replenishment technique uses the dipping basin method to ensure that the deep soil is moist and stops immediately after the surface layer is dried. Control the amount of watering each time to 1/5 of the volume of the basin to avoid moisture accumulating in the tray. In addition to leaf spraying in the morning and evening, the air humidification solution can be used to place a pebble water tray next to the plants, or use a humidifier to maintain environmental humidity. Be careful to avoid spraying water during high temperatures at noon to prevent burns to the leaves. In the special situation, the water control and rotten roots treatment process found that water accumulation and rotten roots should be stopped immediately, the pot should be removed and pruned the rotten roots, the breathable substrate should be replaced after soaking with carbendazim, and the atomized water should be replaced during the recovery period. Yellow leaf coping strategy yellowing of old leaves in the lower part may be a signal of water shortage, while yellowing of new leaves may indicate excessive water. Comprehensive judgment and adjustment need to be combined with seasonal changes and basin soil conditions.
By observing the plumularity of the stems and the growth rate of new leaves of Fortune trees, we can more accurately grasp its water requirements. It is recommended to use hygrometers and soil detectors in conjunction with each other to establish a scientific watering record table to make maintenance more accurate and efficient.