Is it normal for the leaves of turtle back bamboo to drip water?
Have you ever had any doubts when you saw the leaves of turtle back bamboo covered with water droplets in the morning? Behind this phenomenon, known as "plant tears," lies the survival wisdom of tropical rainforest plants. As a typical leaf-viewing plant, turtle back bamboo interprets the wonder of nature in a unique way. Analysis of the causes of water dripping from the leaves of Monterella latifolia Tropical genes create special physiological phenomena. When the soil water content exceeds 80%, the air humidity reaches 90%, and the temperature exceeds 28 ° C, the super water absorption capacity of the Monterella latifolia root system will trigger a "water spitting reaction." This phenomenon is closely related to the drain structure of the leaf edge, especially in the rainy season when spring and summer meet. Safety protection mechanism for biological toxins The transparent liquid exuding from the leaves contains calcium oxalate needle crystals, which may cause itching when contacted with the skin. It is recommended to place the plants out of reach of children, wear gardening gloves when pruning, and wash them with soda immediately if juice stains clothing. The light and shadow balance rule in the entire process of scientific maintenance of turtle back bamboo adopts the "three-meter light-seeing method": a placing area is set up 3 meters away from the south window, and a gauze curtain with a light-blocking rate of 40% is used to filter strong light. Soft direct light can be accepted in winter, and more than 12 hours of scattered light must be guaranteed in summer. Intelligent management of water and fertilizer keeps the soil "moist but not wet" in spring and autumn, and adopts the "finger soil probing method": water when the index finger is inserted into the second joint of the basin soil. Apply 500 times diluted leaf viewing plant nutrient solution every month, combined with 5 g of slow-release fertilizer granules every quarter. Secret to creating a micro-environment Use an ultrasonic humidifier to maintain 60%-75% humidity, and place a volcanic stone water plate on the bottom of the basin to create a local humid environment. Wipe the leaves with beer diluent (1:20) every half of the month to remove dust and replenish trace elements.
Mastering these maintenance points can not only appreciate the unique "dripping landscape" of the turtle back bamboo, but also keep the feathery split leaves shiny and shiny. Reasonably control environmental parameters, this green plant from the tropics will show its most charming posture under your care.