Key points for maintaining tiger lily
As a popular choice for indoor green plants, tiger lily is very popular for its unique pattern and air-purifying function. However, many novices often encounter problems such as yellowing of leaves and rotting of roots during maintenance. This article will systematically analyze the scientific maintenance methods of tiger-striped plants and help you create healthy and healthy tiger-striped plants. Five tips for maintaining tiger skin orchid 1. It is recommended to use a 6:3:1 formula of coarse sand + legular soil + perlite, and lay a 3cm ceramsite layer on the bottom of the basin. The loosening operation is carried out every spring, and 1/3 of the soil is retained when changing pots every two years to reduce stress reactions. 2. Scientific light control method Direct light 4 hours a day in spring and autumn, and gauze curtains are used to filter strong light in summer. When the blade spacing exceeds 5cm or the markings become lighter, it means that the light intensity needs to be increased. 3. The operation guide for precise watering adopts the "pot weighing method" to judge: when the weight is reduced by 1/3, water is slowly injected along the edge of the pot. Switch to spray in winter, and wipe the leaves with beer diluent (1:50) every month to enhance the luster. 4. The nutrient supply cycle plans to apply balanced slow-release fertilizers of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium every 30 days from April to September, and add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to enhance cold resistance in October. Fertilization can be waived for the first 3 months. 5. The core parameters of temperature control should keep the day temperature 22-28℃/night temperature 16-20℃. When the temperature is lower than 10℃ in winter, the pot method can be used to keep insulation: the outer flowerpot is filled with wood chips as an insulation layer. Key points for the advanced management of Wipanglan: The "three-step pruning method" is carried out every spring: ① Cut off the aging leaves at the bottom ② Cut off the dense leaf clusters ③ Cut off the long leaves obliquely at 45°. After pruning, apply plant ash to the incision, and suspend watering for 3 days to promote healing. Rotating the flower pot regularly can prevent the plant type from deviating, and use cotton swabs to clean up dust accumulated in leaf axils every six months.
By mastering these scientific maintenance skills, your tiger lily can not only grow healthily, but also show its unique ornamental value. Reasonably controlling the four major elements of light, warm water and fertilizer, and cooperating with regular pruning and maintenance, even novices can easily cultivate high-quality plants with straight leaves and distinctive markings.