How to care for Phyllostachys Aurea
For those concerned netizens, here are detailed explanations on how to care for Phyllostachys Aurea and the cultivation methods for maintaining this green plant at home. Keep reading for more!
Phyllostachys Aurea is a very popular large green plant, and many plant enthusiasts like to keep a pot in their living room. Its plant is very tall, and with proper care, its leaves can stay green all year round, growing very vigorously. However, many plant enthusiasts have left messages saying that the Phyllostachys Aurea in their homes often has yellow leaves and lacks vitality. This is because we didn't do a good job in our daily care of Phyllostachys Aurea. Now, let me tell you about it!
Phyllostachys Aurea is a typical southern flower that prefers to live in acidic soil environments. Many northern plant enthusiasts fail to care for Phyllostachys Aurea well because the soil and water in the north are alkaline, making it difficult to care for the plant in unsuitable soil. Therefore, choosing the right soil for Phyllostachys Aurea is very important.
I will tell you a good method to prepare slightly acidic soil. We can dig some pine needle decomposed leaf soil under pine trees. This soil is slightly acidic and rich in nutrients, fully fermented by years of wind and sun exposure, making it very suitable for Phyllostachys Aurea. However, since the pine needle decomposed leaf soil retains water well, we also need to mix some granular soil to enhance soil breathability and water permeability, allowing the roots to breathe better and avoid rotting.
With the right soil, the most important aspect left in caring for Phyllostachys Aurea is watering. Phyllostachys Aurea prefers to grow in moist soil but should not be watered excessively to avoid waterlogging. When caring for Phyllostachys Aurea daily, we should pay attention to observe that when the soil surface is slightly moist, it is time to water thoroughly. If the plant is kept in a water-deficient environment for too long, its leaves will naturally become wilted.
How to care for Phyllostachys Aurea
Many plant enthusiasts with air conditioners or heating may find the indoor environment quite dry in winter. We should also frequently spray the leaves of Phyllostachys Aurea with water to keep them moist or place a pot of water nearby to maintain air humidity, preventing the leaves from turning yellow and curling.
However, caring for Phyllostachys Aurea is not only about keeping the growing environment moist but also placing it in a sunny environment for care. Phyllostachys Aurea will grow more vigorously in sufficient sunlight. However, it is important to provide shade when the sunlight is too strong, as direct exposure to strong sunlight can easily cause the leaves to dry out and turn yellow, affecting their ornamental value.
After solving the issues of soil, water, and sunlight, we also need to pay attention to nutrient supplementation. Only with sufficient nutrients can the leaves of Phyllostachys Aurea look greener and more beautiful. Generally, we can apply a compound fertilizer with a nitrogen-based element 1-2 times a month, such as Huaduo No.10, which is very suitable. It not only contains a lot of nitrogen but also other nutrients, ensuring a balanced diet for Phyllostachys Aurea to grow more vigorously and increase its ornamental value!