Breeding methods and matters needing attention for white vein pepper grass
The white pepper grass with unique leaf patterns has become a new green plant in recent years, but many people encounter problems such as yellowing of leaves and disappearance of markings during the maintenance process. This seemingly delicate plant actually hides a unique growth code. As long as you master the key maintenance logic, you can make it show a stunning silver-white vein pattern. Precise control of the soil structure of the three core elements of cultivating Zanthoxylum chinensis directly affects the state of the plant. It is recommended to use the "sandwich" soil mixing method: volcanic stone is paved on the bottom layer to enhance drainage, and the middle layer to use legus + perlite (4:1) Keep breathable and sprinkle loose scales on the surface layer to moisturize. When replacing basin soil every 2 years, bone meal can be mixed in to supplement trace elements. Art of balance of light and shadow. Two-hour soft light irradiation in the morning can stimulate the appearance of silver spots on veins. Lace curtains are needed to filter out the strong light at noon. In winter, scattered light can be accepted throughout the day, but attention should be paid to maintaining a distance of more than 1 meter from the heating outlet. Rotate the flowerpot 180 degrees regularly to avoid excessive growth on one side. Collaborative management of water and fertilizer adopts the "knuckle detection method": water when the index finger is inserted into the soil and the second knuckle is dry. Applying seaweed fertilizer + iron chelate (1:2000) every 20 days during the growth period can make the veins clearer. Use potassium dihydrogen phosphate to enhance cold resistance in winter, and avoid foliar spraying. Advanced maintenance skills break through the bottleneck, shape pruning timing and choose the spring germination period to carry out "removing the two and leaving the four" pruning: retain 4 pairs of leaves for each branch, and the cutting edge is 0.5cm away from the bud point at 45 degrees. Combined with brassin spray after pruning can promote the germination of lateral branches to form a spherical crown. Response plan for sudden changes in the environment is recommended to turn on circulating fans to prevent (T-J) diseases during the plum rainy season, and switch to dipping basin method for water supply when the air humidity exceeds 75%. Newly purchased plants need to go through 2 weeks of "slow seedling stage": placed on the north-facing window sill in the first week, and gradually moved eastward to adapt to light in the second week.
Through systematic maintenance and management, the white vein pepper grass can continue to show its charming silver vein characteristics. Regularly observe the back of the leaves. When crystal clear drainage holes appear, it means that the plants have fully adapted to the growth environment. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record each water and fertilizer operation and plant response, and gradually form an exclusive cultivation plan.