How to cultivate "Smooth Sailing"
In detail, for the netizens who are concerned, the experience of plant care in terms of how to cultivate "Smooth Sailing" and the precautions for its maintenance are as follows:
"Smooth Sailing" is also known as White sail, but its real name is Spathiphyllum, belonging to the Spathiphyllum genus of the Araceae family, which is a perennial herbaceous plant. Its leaves are green and its flowers are white, resembling white sails, symbolizing good fortune. Some plant enthusiasts say that after cultivating this pot of White sail for more than a year, very few new leaves have grown, and some leaves have started to wither from the tips. At first, they were exposed to direct sunlight, then moved to a place with diffused light for maintenance. What exactly caused this growth condition? How to make the White sail grow better, have more leaves, and bloom more often and abundantly?
What to do if the leaves of the White sail wither and do not grow well? Pay attention to these "two points," and the leaves will be green and the flowers will bloom abundantly.
To improve the growth condition of White sail and make it grow better, the following points should be noted:
1. White sail prefers shade and does not tolerate direct sunlight.
White sail, also known as Smooth Sailing, is a very shade-tolerant and shade-loving potted plant. Therefore, it is crucial not to expose it to strong sunlight during the summer and early autumn when temperatures are high and sunlight is intense, as this may sunburn the leaves, causing them to wither and turn yellow. We should place it in a bright and well-ventilated indoor area. About 60% sunlight is sufficient, but it should not be completely without sunlight, as this makes it difficult for the plant to bloom and its growth will not be very good. It should be placed in a well-ventilated area near a window or balcony. If it is always kept indoors with windows rarely opened and no ventilation, the leaves will look lifeless and may easily wither and wilt.
2. White sail prefers a warm and humid growing environment and does not tolerate cold.
Therefore, in winter, it should be kept indoors or in a greenhouse or conservatory, with a temperature of at least 10 degrees Celsius to prevent leaf frostbite. It prefers a high-temperature environment, so the normal growth temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius, maintaining this temperature is ideal for rapid growth. During dry weather, high temperatures, and drought seasons, in addition to watering on time, a spray bottle can be used to spray water on the leaves to maintain air humidity. This will also make the leaves green and refreshing. Watering should start from the top of the plant.
How to cultivate Smooth Sailing
Additionally, the potting soil for cultivating White sail is very important. Since easily compacted soil or soil that sticks together too easily should not be used to cultivate White sail, it is best to use loose and breathable sandy soil, such as using leaf mold, garden soil, river sand, or perlite, mixed in a ratio of 2:2:1.
This type of soil mixture will help the White sail grow better and is more conducive to the growth of its roots and leaves. The pot should not be too small or too large, with a diameter of 20 to 30 centimeters being sufficient. How to care for Smooth Sailing? Pay attention to sunlight, temperature, and watering, and the new leaves will keep growing, and the flowers will bloom abundantly!
The above introduction on how to cultivate Smooth Sailing and the precautions for its maintenance by the Green Plant Enthusiast website hope to provide you with help. Don't forget to visit the Green Plant Enthusiast website more often for more experience and knowledge!