How to raise newly purchased colorful leaf grass
As a star variety of indoor leaf-viewing plants, colorful leaf grass is deeply loved by flower friends for its gorgeous leaf color. Newly purchased colorful leaf grass requires special care to show its best condition. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the maintenance points of newly purchased colorful leaf grass from environmental adaptation to daily management. Key elements for root cultivation of the basic maintenance system of colored leaf grass. Newly purchased plants need to go through 7 days of seedling suspension before changing pots. It is recommended to use a formula substrate of peat soil: perlite: humus soil =2:1:1. The selection of pots should follow the principle of "preferring small than large", and pottery pots with a diameter 3-5cm larger than the original soil ball are the best. Retaining 1/3 of the raw soil when changing pots can reduce the stress response. It is recommended to mix bone meal and decomposed sheep manure at a ratio of 1:2 for basic fertilizer and lay it on the bottom of the pot 2 cm. Precise control of temperature and humidity and maintenance of the environment need to maintain the temperature difference between day and night ≤8℃, and 25℃ during the day and 18℃ at night are the most beneficial for growth. During the winter heating period, a humidifier needs to maintain a humidity of 40%-60% and spray the leaves once a day (avoid noon). When the temperature is below 15 ° C, the plant should be moved more than 1 meter away from the window. Advanced maintenance skills for colorful leaf grass The scientific water and fertilizer management plan adopts the "see dry, see wet" watering method: water 2cm of topsoil is poured thoroughly when it is dry, and 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer is mixed in summer. During the growing period (April to September), apply special fertilizer for leaf-viewing plants (N-P-K=3-1-2) every 15 days, paying attention to the principle of thin fertilizer and frequent application. Supplementing iron chelate fertilizer when new leaves turn yellow can improve quickly. Light control art accepts direct morning light for 2-3 hours in spring and autumn, and uses sunshade nets to filter 50% of the light in summer. Regularly rotate the flowerpot 180° to ensure uniform light reception. When the leaf color is dim, add fill light irradiation (3-4 hours a day). It is worth noting that purple varieties require 20% more light intensity than red varieties. Special maintenance points for colorful leaf grass Regular pruning can promote a compact plant type: reserve 3-4 leaves to top, and apply plant ash to the incision to prevent infection. "Head shaving" pruning is carried out every spring (retaining 5 cm of base), combined with high nitrogen fertilizer, new branches can germinate quickly. When aphids are found, they can be wiped locally with diluted alcohol (75% alcohol: water =1:5).
Through systematic maintenance and management, newly purchased colorful leaf grass can form a full plant type within 2-3 months. Keep in mind the three principles of "patience to slow down seedlings, gradual change in light, and control in moisture", and coordinate with regular observation of leaf conditions to adjust the maintenance plan, your colorful leaf grass will surely bloom with charming brilliance.