How to raise the newly purchased Jiuxiang flowers
As a fragrant star potted plant, Jiuxiang is deeply loved by flower friends for its white flowers and rich aroma. However, newly purchased plants often experience stress reactions due to sudden changes in the environment. Mastering scientific maintenance methods can allow your Jiuxiang flowers to smoothly pass the adaptation period and bloom with charming style. The newly purchased Jiuxiang flower maintenance quartet leaves and leaves are cleaned and rejuvenated. Dust accumulated during transportation will block the air holes of the leaves. It is recommended to gently wipe the front and back leaf surfaces with a moist cotton cloth. Pay attention to avoid water penetrating into leaf axils and causing rot. After cleaning, place it in a ventilated place to dry naturally to allow the plants to resume breathing function. It is forbidden to change soil at slow seedling stage. Newly arrived plants require a 30-day environmental adaptation period. Do not change pots immediately. After the plants germinate, a mixed substrate of legus soil + perlite (ratio 5:3) is used, and 3 cm of ceramite is laid on the bottom to enhance drainage. It is more safe to retain 1/3 of the original soil for root protection. The light adjustment trilogy was placed on the north-facing sill to receive scattered light in the first week, transitioned to the east-facing balcony in the second week, and stabilized in the south-facing area in the third week. In summer, sunshade nets are needed to filter strong light, and in winter, direct light is guaranteed for 4 hours a day to maintain photosynthesis. Precise control of temperature and humidity maintains an ideal day temperature of 18-22℃/night temperature of 15℃, and precise management can be achieved through intelligent thermostat. Combined with morning and evening spraying (humidity 60%-70%), placing a basin next to the flower pot will have a better evaporation and humidification effect. Advanced maintenance skills Watering follows the principle of "seeing wet when it is dry", 5-7 days per time in spring and autumn; fertilization adopts the strategy of "applying thin fertilizer frequently", and phosphorus and potassium liquid fertilizer is added every half month during the growth period; prune excessively dense branches regularly to keep the plant type ventilated and transparent.
Through systematic maintenance and management, the buds can be expected to germinate in about 60 days. When flowers as white as snow fill the branches, the elegant fragrance will be the best reward for your careful care.