Does the Net Vein Plant bloom?
Today, I will introduce some experience about getting to know the net vein plant. Does the net vein plant bloom? Let's follow the editor to find out!
Recently, I saw some flower enthusiasts sharing pictures of blooming net vein plants. Since it's rare for us to see net vein plants bloom in our daily life, I decided to organize some information about blooming net vein plants, hoping to help spread some knowledge among flower enthusiasts. We not only grow flowers but also need to learn some knowledge.
The net vein plant is a perennial evergreen herb, mainly growing in tropical regions. Therefore, the net vein plants we usually buy are all from greenhouses, and they are all small potted plants with tiny seedlings. Sometimes, due to various reasons, we can't keep them alive until they grow up, so it's natural for flower enthusiasts to rarely see net vein plants bloom.
First, let's appreciate some pictures of blooming net vein plants (the first two pictures are from Liang Yuling's forum, and the last one is from Lao Duan's Aquarium Career on Sina Blog).
The net vein plant belongs to the Acanthaceae family, with terminal spike inflorescences and yellow flowers. Generally, net vein plants are mainly cultivated as ornamental foliage plants. Next, let's learn about the key points of caring for net vein plants. Net vein plants are sensitive to temperature and thrive at 18-24°C. In winter, the temperature should not be lower than 13°C, and 13-16°C can maintain normal growth. If the temperature drops below 13°C, the growth of net vein plants stops, some leaves start to fall off, but the stems will not freeze. If the room temperature rises back to above 18°C, new leaves can continue to sprout. If the temperature drops below 8°C, the plant will freeze and die.
Net vein plants prefer a humid environment and require high humidity during the growing season, especially in the hot summer when water evaporates quickly, and the air is dry. In addition to watering to increase the humidity of the potting soil, it is essential to spray water on the leaves and洒 water on the ground. Maintaining high humidity is beneficial for the growth of the stems and leaves of net vein plants. However, the potting soil should have good drainage and should not accumulate water. The leaves should not be soaked in water mist for an extended period, as this can cause the leaves to turn white, leading to leaf drop and rot. In winter or on rainy days, the potting soil can be slightly drier, and the humidity can be moderate.
Net vein plants thrive best in diffused light and dislike direct sunlight. In summer, a shade net is needed, with a 50-60% shading rate being the most suitable. In winter, they need plenty of sunlight, with some shading protection at noon. On rainy or snowy days, auxiliary lighting should be increased to make the leaves grow strong, with a green color and clear veins. If the plants are shaded for too long, the stems and leaves tend to grow excessively, reducing the ornamental value of the leaves.
Here is the specific content about whether net vein plants bloom (including bloom pictures) for your reference.