How to care for and water red掌
This article introduces some tips on how to care for and water red掌 and the correct way to maintain it, join us as we explore the details!
With the increasing number of people who enjoy gardening, one might notice the variety of different plant flowers when visiting the flower market. It's now winter and the New Year is approaching, so many people want to choose some festive flowers to take home and care for!
In the eyes of Chinese people, red is probably the color that best represents festivity and excitement. If you agree, you might consider caring for a pot of red掌 at home. Red掌 and the common white掌 are of the same genus, except that red掌 has bright red flowers, making them more vibrant and more visually appealing!
When caring for flowers, there are many things to pay attention to. Only when all aspects of the work are perfected can the plants thrive. The same goes for caring for red掌 at home. It's best to master the following tips to ensure that your red掌 plants bloom beautifully with glossy leaves!
1. Ensure proper growing temperature
Red掌 prefers to grow in a warm environment. In this kind of weather, it is essential to keep the plant warm during maintenance. The optimal care temperature for red掌 is around 23 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is too low, it can cause frost damage, so remember to place it in a warmer spot during winter to ensure its growth.
How to care for and water red掌
2. Choose suitable soil
Plant flowers need to absorb nutrients from the soil during their growth. Since red掌 is an acidic plant, we need to prepare some slightly acidic and fertile soil for it. To enhance soil aeration, some ceramic stones can be mixed in to prevent soil compaction and waterlogging, which could affect the growth of red掌.
3. Provide adequate light
Red掌 is not a plant that loves direct sunlight but also should not be kept in a dark place for a long time, as this can cause the leaves to wilt and flowering to be delayed. The best way to care for it is to place it in a spot with ample diffused light to help it absorb the right amount of light nutrients. However, remember to provide shade during the summer to prevent strong light from burning the leaves.
4. Master moderate watering amount
Red掌 thrives in a humid environment, but this does not mean that we need to water it excessively. Generally, it's enough to keep the soil of the red掌 pot slightly moist. Make sure not to leave any standing water at the bottom of the pot, as this can easily cause root rot. Occasionally, you can also spray water mist on the leaves to ensure the humidity around. Red掌 can also be hydroponically cultivated, but remember to change the water regularly to ensure growth!
Mastering these tips for caring for red掌 can save you a lot of trouble. Have you all learned them? If you have any better tips, feel free to share them with everyone!
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