How to Transplant Chlorophytum Comosum
As one of the three indoor green plant staples, Chlorophytum Comosum is popular for its elegant trailing vines and air purification abilities. However, many enthusiasts often damage the plant due to improper handling during the transplantation process. This article will systematically analyze key operation points from scientific transplantation to soil replacement care.
Core Techniques for Transplanting Chlorophytum Comosum
Basic Transplantation: Technique for Retaining Heart Soil
Choose to operate when the average daily temperature is above 18℃ in March to April: 1. Turn the pot upside down and tap the pot wall gently to remove the intact soil clump. 2.剥离外层1/3 of the old soil, retaining the core heart soil. 3. The new pot diameter should be 3-5 cm larger than the original pot, with a 3 cm layer of ceramsite at the bottom. 4. After filling the soil, gently press the pot wall to make the roots adhere to the new soil.
Division Transplantation: Tips for Proliferation Propagation
It is recommended to divide the plant when the mother plant diameter exceeds 25 cm: 1. Use a bamboo skewer to separate along the natural root direction. 2. Retain 4-5 aerial roots and 3 mature leaves per cluster. 3. Use a 50% perlite + 50% peat mixed matrix. 4. After dividing, spray to maintain 75% air humidity.
Golden Care Period Management After Soil Replacement
Key Parameter Control During the Acclimatization Period
1. Light management: Maintain 500-800 lux of scattered light for the first 7 days, using a lux meter to monitor. 2. Water supply: After the first thorough watering, water again when the substrate moisture drops to 30%. 3. Temperature maintenance: Keep the day-night temperature difference within 8°C, avoiding temperatures below 12°C. 4. Nutrient supplement: Start applying a balanced liquid fertilizer with an EC value of 1.2mS/cm after 30 days.
Advanced Environmental Adaptation Techniques
1. Air circulation: Maintain a gentle breeze environment of 0.3-0.5m/s. 2. Humidity control: Use a humidifier to maintain 55%-65%RH. 3. Disease prevention: Water the roots with a solution of Bacillus subtilis every week. 4. Shaping pruning: Remove the lower yellow leaves after the new leaves unfold to maintain an attractive appearance.
Through scientific transplantation and precise care, the survival rate of Chlorophytum Comosum can reach over 98%. Pay attention to the sprouting of new leaves; usually, new aerial roots can be seen 15-20 days after transplantation, indicating the plant has fully adapted to the new environment. Regularly rotate the pot to ensure even light exposure, which can help Chlorophytum Comosum maintain a perfect waterfall shape.