How to care for Nephrolepis cordifolia
The editor explains the experience of caring for Nephrolepis cordifolia at home. How to care for Nephrolepis cordifolia? Please see the detailed introduction below.
Although it is difficult to completely kill Nephrolepis cordifolia, it is not easy to care for it well. Some netizens say to water it every day, some say to water it in the morning and evening, some say to use rice washing water, some say to spray water every day, some say not to spray water, some say not to expose it to the sun, and some say to expose it. I have tried all these methods.
Now I would like to summarize my experience in caring for Nephrolepis cordifolia for everyone (I am in Shanghai, and there may be differences in caring methods in different regions).
1. In winter, it is not necessary to water it every day. Twice a week is fine, and no need for too much water. Just let the bottom slightly seep water. In winter, I expose it to the sun. Nephrolepis cordifolia doesn't grow much in winter, so the main goal is to reduce yellow leaves. Do not spray water on the leaves, as it makes them more likely to turn yellow. If it doesn't get a little sun for a long time, it seems that more leaves will turn yellow. Remove the yellow leaves in time.
2. When spring comes, it is the time for Nephrolepis cordifolia to rejuvenate. This is when it starts to grow vigorously. The new buds at the bottom begin to sprout. Now you can give Nephrolepis cordifolia a trim. Old and yellow leaves, or even leaves that look ugly can be cut off. Cut the branches as short as possible, as cutting more will promote more growth. Not cutting may affect the growth of new buds. I cut it almost half bald at the time. Now you can add a few compound slow-release fertilizers and occasionally add a little nutrient solution when watering.
3. With the arrival of spring, the care routine is bound to be different from winter. The temperature around Qingming Festival is still relatively low, and watering should be done every two days, with the bottom slightly seeping water.
4. In early May or late April, when the highest temperature approaches or exceeds 20 degrees Celsius, watering can be changed to once a day. There is no need to water too much. My watering method is to water slowly, pause, and then water again, stopping when the bottom slightly seeps water.
5. I have tried both spraying water on the leaves and not doing so. Spraying water on the leaves does not have a good effect, while not spraying water keeps the leaves green and less likely to turn yellow.
6. Regarding rice washing water, there is no obvious effect on Nephrolepis cordifolia. This may be related to the short time I used it. Now I use tap water.
7. Regarding sunlight, my Nephrolepis cordifolia has always been in poor condition when placed in a place without sunlight. Later, I moved it to the window sill of the south-facing balcony. In winter, it gets direct sunlight during the day, and in spring, it gets direct sunlight for a short time. Now, in May, it gets almost no sunlight.
Alright, that's enough talking. Now let's show you what my Nephrolepis cordifolia looks like now:
Update: From May to now (July), Shanghai has experienced many days with temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius. In fact, since the end of June and the beginning of July, after the plum rain season, it felt like summer. The amount of watering also needs to be adjusted because as temperatures rise and the weather becomes hot and dry, the humidity drops significantly. Watering has been changed from every two days to once a day, and even twice a day (morning and evening) during particularly hot and dry days. Insufficient watering can easily cause the leaves to turn yellow, so this period requires more attention.
Update: After experiencing July and August, Nephrolepis cordifolia is not in good condition in summer, which is a停滞 period. Maintain daily watering, avoid direct sunlight, and trim the withered leaves in time. When the weather drops below 30 degrees Celsius in September, Nephrolepis cordifolia enters the growing season again. Trim what needs to be trimmed and follow the management methods of spring.
The detailed explanation of how to care for Nephrolepis cordifolia provided above hopes to give you some help in green plant management!