How to raise a happy tree to flourish
As a popular choice for indoor green plants, Happiness Tree is deeply loved for its elegant plant type and air-purifying characteristics. If you want to make happiness trees flourish, you need to master scientific maintenance methods. This article will analyze the key points of maintenance for you from five key dimensions to help your happiness tree glow with vitality. 1. Foundation of soil cultivation 1.1 Substrate ratio plan Happiness tree root system has extremely high requirements for soil permeability. It is recommended to use garden soil (40%), leaf soil (30%), perlite (20%) and organic fertilizer (10%).) gold ratio. It is recommended to replace new soil every spring and add bone meal to enhance calcium. 1.2 pH control Regularly use pH paper to detect soil regularly to maintain a slightly acidic environment of 5.5-6.5. If there are signs of alkalization, you can water a 500-fold diluted ferrous sulfate solution every month. 2. The art of water management 2.1 Water rules throughout the seasons Implement water control strategies during the spring germination period to keep the soil slightly moist. In summer, double watering method is used in the morning and dusk, and foliar spray is used to maintain 70% air humidity. In winter, the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" is strictly followed, and warm water at 25℃ is used for irrigation. 2.2 Water accumulation warning signal When brown spots are found on the tip of the leaf or wilting new leaves, immediately check whether the drainage holes are blocked and replace the breathable substrate if necessary. 3. Key points of environmental control 3.1 Temperature gradient management creates a temperature difference environment between day and night, maintaining 22-28℃ during the day and 18-20℃ at night. In winter, heat insulation can be carried out by setting pots, and wood chips can be filled between the outer flowerpot and the cultivation pot. 3.2 Advanced lighting strategy Receive 2 hours of scattered light every day during the seedling stage, and gradually increase to 4-6 hours after the plant is mature. Use a gauze curtain with a shading rate of 30% to filter strong light, and rotate the flowerpot 180° every half of the month to ensure even light reception. 4. Nutrient supply system 4.1 Fertilization cycle Planning growth period (April to September) Apply balanced liquid fertilizers with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium every 15 days, combined with decomposed rice washing water once a month. In late September, potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution was used to enhance cold resistance. 4.2 Trace element supplementation Spread slow-release granular fertilizers containing iron and magnesium on the soil surface every quarter to prevent the occurrence of yellow leaf disease. Seaweed extracts can be sprayed regularly on the leaves to promote photosynthesis.
Through systematic maintenance and management, combined with regular pruning and shaping, your happiness tree will show significant changes within 3-6 months. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record temperature and humidity changes and plant responses, and gradually form a personalized maintenance plan. As long as you master these core skills, you will be able to make the Happiness Tree the most eye-catching green scenery in your home.