How to care for a goldfish plant to make it bloom
A bit of knowledge to share with you on how to care for a goldfish plant to make it bloom and the key points of maintaining the plant, following this introduction by the editor.
Recently, some friends have shared photos of blooming goldfish plants on social media, and they are very beautiful. I'd like to share them with everyone here!
The goldfish plant is one of the longest-blooming plants I've seen, flowering all year round, from the New Year until now, continuously, and it hasn't finished yet, already at least six months!
If you also like plants with long blooming periods, you can consider keeping a pot of goldfish plant!
Let me tell you about some common issues when caring for a goldfish plant.
1. Can you grow a goldfish plant in a closed balcony?
Of course, goldfish plants are easy to grow, whether outdoors or indoors. In a closed balcony, you can only expose it to sunlight through glass. I place it next to the glass and get 4-5 hours of sunlight every day. The light isn't very strong, but there's still diffused light. I water it when it's completely dry and the leaves become soft. There are many flower buds, blooming repeatedly!
How to care for a goldfish plant to make it bloom
2. Some flower enthusiasts ask, why are the leaves of my goldfish plant turning black and wilting, falling off in large numbers?
If the new leaves turn black and keep falling off, it might be due to excessive watering and the roots not being in good condition. You should not water the goldfish plant too much; only water it when the leaves become soft and wilted.
Talking about watering, it's also important to consider the soil. If the soil is well-mixed, watering is worry-free. I like to use a mix of peat soil, coconut bricks, river sand, and garden soil. Don't use pure garden soil as it can become compacted and not breathable, easily causing root rot!
3. Is the goldfish plant shade-tolerant? Can it be exposed to more sunlight?
While the goldfish plant is shade-tolerant, it also doesn't mind being exposed to sunlight. More sunlight means more flowers, and without direct sunlight, the leaves will grow greener.