How to plant the sensitive plant
An introduction to the planting methods and sowing time and techniques of the sensitive plant for the readers who are interested in green plants and flowers. Corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
The sensitive plant is a common but interesting and fun plant and potted plant. Its leaves are special because they close up when touched and then open up again after a while, which is very interesting. Therefore, it is favored by some plant lovers. However, to care for a potted sensitive plant, certain techniques need to be mastered to keep it thriving and long-lasting. Actually, you don't need to spend money to buy a sensitive plant; you can grow it from seeds yourself. How to care for a sensitive plant?
With one simple planting method, you can grow 10 pots of sensitive plants without spending any money, and each pot will grow well.
Methods and steps for sowing the sensitive plant
Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water at 30 degrees for 24 hours, then sow them in fine sandy soil, cover with a thin layer of soil, about 1 cm thick, water thoroughly, and place them in a well-ventilated and shady place. Sowing can be done in spring and autumn. Keeping the potting soil slightly moist, and as long as the temperature reaches 20 degrees, the seeds usually germinate within a week.
How to plant the sensitive plant
Four simple "details" to grow a lush sensitive plant that stays green throughout the year
1. Ensure sufficient sunlight for the sensitive plant
Place the potted sensitive plant in a sunny location. Put it where there is good sunlight in your home. If it is placed in a shady area, its branches tend to grow excessively long, the leaves are not as green, and the growth is sparse. During the growing season, it can be placed on the balcony or in the courtyard, and it is essential to maintain sufficient sunlight in winter.
2. When caring for a sensitive plant in summer, provide appropriate shade and pay attention to watering
Keep the potting soil slightly moist. If it becomes too dry, it can easily lead to the branches and leaves drying out from lack of water. However, avoid letting water accumulate in the pot. During the growing season, for young sensitive plants, fertilize them in time with cake fertilizer or chicken manure water, applying it every 7 days to promote more vigorous growth and greener leaves.
3. Pay attention to keeping warm
Since the sensitive plant is susceptible to cold, it is a tropical plant, so it needs to be covered with a plastic bag to keep warm during winter. It is more suitable to maintain an indoor temperature of over ten degrees and should not be left outdoors to endure the cold.
4. Proper pruning is necessary for caring for a potted sensitive plant
This encourages a more beautiful and full plant shape. Normally, if there are yellow or dried leaves, or unhealthy branches, they should be cut off promptly. Every two years, change the potting soil and cut off any dried roots. If the pot is too small, switch to a larger one. Use a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and river sand, making sure the soil does not become too compact, which will help the sensitive plant grow better and become more lush and healthy.
The above is the full content on how to plant the sensitive plant and the sowing time and techniques. I hope it is helpful to those who are interested in green plants!