How to raise the newly purchased Silver Queen
The maintenance of the Silver Queen that has just begun requires special attention. As a typical Araceae leaf-viewing plant, its unique silver-green markings are particularly sensitive to the maintenance environment. This article will systematically analyze the key points of scientific maintenance of the newly purchased silver queen from the environmental adaptation period to daily management. Five core elements of silver queen maintenance 1. The soil matrix configuration plan recommends using a gold ratio of legus: perlite: vermiculite =5:3:2. An acidic environment (pH 5.5 -6.5) is most conducive to root development. When entering the basin, it is recommended to lay a 3cm volcanic rock filter layer at the bottom to prevent water accumulation and root rot. 2. Watering cycle control techniques The immersion method is used during the slow pot period (the first 15 days): immerse the flower pot in the water basin for 10 minutes, and operate once every 7 days. The normal growth period follows the "three-look principle": look at the soil surface (cracked and cracked by 1cm), look at the leaves (slightly drooping), and look at the seasons (spring and autumn> summer> winter). 3. The light intensity adjustment guide uses a LUX illuminance meter to measure and maintain the light in the range of 800-1500Lux. In summer, a double sunshade net is needed to filter strong light, and in winter, direct light can be accepted for 2 hours in the morning and evening. Pay attention to rotating the flowerpot 180 degrees every half of the month to keep the plant type symmetrical. 4. The temperature gradient management strategy sets the temperature difference between day and night: 22-25℃ during the day and 18-20℃ at night. In winter, the "pot insulation method" is adopted: the original flowerpot is covered with an empty pot two sizes larger, and wood chips are filled in the middle as an insulation layer. 5. Fertilization begins after the end of the slow pot period of the nutrient replenishment time node, using liquid fertilizer with N-P-K=3-1-2, diluted at a ratio of 1:1500. It is recommended to apply it in the evening on cloudy days, followed by fertilization and foliar spraying (early in the morning).
After mastering these five maintenance dimensions, it is recommended to conduct "three inspections and one test" every month: check leaf back pests and diseases, check basin soil hardening degree, check root growth space, and measure soil EC value (controlled at 0.8-1.2mS/cm). Through scientific management, the newly purchased Silver Queen can show its best viewing status within 2 months.