The cultivation methods and maintenance knowledge of富贵竹 (Fortune Bamboo)
This article focuses on the introduction of the cultivation methods and maintenance knowledge of Fortune Bamboo, as well as the precautions for planting it. This information is sure to help you, so let's learn about it together!
Fortune Bamboo has beautiful branches and leaves, and remains green all year round, making it an excellent indoor ornamental plant. People prefer to keep green plants indoors after the onset of winter, but due to the low temperature indoors during winter, it is easy for plants to turn yellow and wither. So how can we avoid these problems when caring for Fortune Bamboo in winter? Below, we introduce the maintenance methods for Fortune Bamboo in winter, hoping to provide some help.
1. Supplement nutrient solution
Most home cultivation of Fortune Bamboo uses hydroponics. The usual maintenance method may be simply changing the water, and some friends may not even change the water, only adding some when it's low. Hydroponic Fortune Bamboo actually needs to be frequently supplemented with nutrients. When nutrients are insufficient, it is prone to yellow leaves. Since the nutrients in water are limited, it is necessary to add a moderate amount of nutrient solution to the water during each water change to supplement nutrients. If there is no nutrient solution at home, a little potassium dihydrogen phosphate can also be added, which can also help supplement nutrients and improve the plant's cold resistance.
2. Do not fill the water too full
Many beginners fill the bottle completely with water before inserting the Fortune Bamboo, but soon the leaves turn yellow. This is mainly because the water in the bottle is too full, submerging the stem in water and affecting normal breathing. It's best to cut the stem of Fortune Bamboo shorter in winter and remove some of the lower leaves, which can shorten the distance for nutrient transport and allow nutrients to reach the leaves faster.
When adding water, be careful not to fill it too full. Generally, adding about 10 centimeters or filling it to 1/3 of the bottle is enough. Too deep water not only affects the plant's breathing but is also more prone to frostbite in winter.
3. Get more sunlight in winter
Fortune Bamboo is shade-tolerant but cannot be without sunlight for long periods. If the maintenance environment is poorly ventilated and lacks sunlight, yellow leaves and other diseases and pests may appear. Therefore, in winter, it should be placed in the sun more often to increase sunlight exposure and enhance photosynthesis, making it grow more vigorously.
If there is no sunlight indoors, it should be placed in a well-lit area and the environment should be kept well-ventilated.
The cultivation methods and maintenance knowledge of Fortune Bamboo
4. Indoor temperature should not be too low
Fortune Bamboo has poor cold resistance, and should be kept in a warm environment during winter. It is best to maintain the room temperature between 15℃ to 25℃. When the temperature drops below 5℃, it is easy for the leaves to freeze and droop. If the indoor temperature is too low at night, a plastic bag can be placed over it and removed during the day to keep it warm.
In addition, when caring for Fortune Bamboo indoors in winter, do not place it near home appliances and heating devices to avoid burning the leaves.
The above content about the cultivation methods and maintenance knowledge of Fortune Bamboo and the precautions for planting it, hope it is helpful to you!