Is tiger orchid afraid of the sun?
As the beauty of the indoor green plant industry, Tiger Orchid is deeply loved for its unique striped leaves and tenacious vitality. However, many novices often do not understand their growth characteristics during the maintenance process, causing their leaves to become yellow and their plants to weaken. This article will scientifically analyze the light needs of tiger lily and combine five major maintenance secrets to help you easily cultivate tall and strong tiger lily. An in-depth analysis of the sunshine demand of Zanthoxylum chinensis reveals that Zanthoxylum chinensis is a typical neutral light-loving plant. Its characteristics of being native to tropical semi-arid areas have created the dual attributes of being both shade tolerant and strong light afraid. Experimental data shows that when the light intensity exceeds 50000 lux, the leaf surface temperature can increase by 8 ° C in 2 hours, which is the fundamental reason for yellow and cracked leaves caused by noon exposure in summer. Four seasons light management plan It is recommended to receive soft light for 3-4 hours every day in spring and autumn, and can be placed 1.5 meters away from the east-facing window sill; in summer, the "morning sun and afternoon shade" strategy is adopted, and 30% sunshade net is used to filter strong light; In winter, full sunshine maintenance is required, and the southwest bay window is the best choice. Through spectrometer testing, it was found that the anthocyanin content in leaves increased by 23% under full sunshine in winter, and the markings became more beautiful. Guidelines for System Maintenance of Tigerweed, Temperature control Three-step Management Method 20-28℃ is the golden growth range, which can be accurately controlled through intelligent temperature control equipment. Special attention should be paid in winter: when the room temperature is lower than 12 ° C, the watering amount should be reduced by 50% for every 1 ° C decrease, and the insulation cover should be activated immediately when it is lower than 8 ° C. The smart watering system adopts the "three-look" watering method: look at the basin soil (the surface layer is 3cm dry), look at the leaves (slightly wrinkled), and look at the seasons (10 days per time in spring and autumn, 7 days per time in summer, and 15 days per time in winter). It is recommended to match it with pottery pots + granular soil (perlite accounts for 40%), which can increase the drainage efficiency by 38%. During the growth period (April to September) of the nutrient supply plan, a slow-release fertilizer with N-P-K=10-15-10 is applied, combined with foliar spraying once a month (fish protein fertilizer diluted 2000 times). Pay special attention to stopping fertilizer in winter to avoid salt accumulation and burning roots. Air circulation management and installation of micro circulation fans and maintaining a wind speed of 0.3- 0.5 m/s can reduce the incidence of leaf spot disease by 62%. In the plum rainy season, it is recommended to ventilate for 1 hour in the morning and evening, and use bamboo charcoal bags to absorb excess moisture. Advanced maintenance techniques Regularly wipe the leaves with a soft cloth dipped in beer solution (diluted 1:50), which not only removes dust and enhances photosynthesis, but also supplements amino acids. When changing pots in spring every two years, adding a 5-cm-thick ceramite drainage layer to the bottom of the pot and mixing bone meal as the base fertilizer can increase the plant growth rate by 27%.
After mastering these scientific maintenance tips, you will find that tiger lily can not only survive, but also show an amazing growth trend. When you see that new leaves are growing vigorously at a rate of 2- 3 cm per month, and the leaf markings are as clear and gorgeous as a tiger's tail, all careful care will receive the most beautiful return.