How to care for and manage Ficus lyrata
Article guide: Introduction to the cultivation techniques of Ficus lyrata and green plant flowers on how to care for and manage Ficus lyrata, the specific content is as follows:
Nowadays, more and more plant lovers enjoy keeping several pots of green plants at home, but common green plants like Epipremnum aureum and Chlorophytum comosum must have become boring to everyone. The green plant introduced by Huahua today, Ficus lyrata, is a "web celebrity" green plant that has only become popular in recent years, with very high ornamental value.
Ficus lyrata has an elegant and atmospheric plant, with浓 green and glossy leaves, and a very unique shape, just like a small violin, hence the name Ficus lyrata. Placed in the living room, it not only looks good but also has a very good air purification effect. So, how can we care for Ficus lyrata at home to make it thrive and grow stronger? Let's take a look with Huahua!
I. Pot and Soil
No matter what plant we are caring for, the pot and soil, as the medium for the roots to survive, are very important. Ficus lyrata has a well-developed root system and can grow very large, so we should choose a larger and deeper pot to ensure that the root growth of Ficus lyrata is not restricted and grows more vigorously.
As for the soil, Ficus lyrata does not have too many requirements, as long as it is loose and breathable to meet the nutrient needs of the plant's normal growth. When mixing soil, Huahua suggests using a mixture of leaf mold and river sand, as leaf mold contains many trace elements needed for plant growth, providing nutrients for the plant, while river sand, being granular soil, can improve soil aeration and water permeability, making it very suitable for Ficus lyrata growth.
II. Water and Fertilizer
However, there are many things to pay attention to when caring for Ficus lyrata in winter. If the temperature is too low, we should reduce the amount of watering in time, keeping the leaves and soil dry, as it is difficult for the plant to absorb water when the temperature is low, which may cause frostbite to the leaves and roots of the plant, or even lead to root rot.
Ficus lyrata does not require a high amount of nutrients, so even during the growing season, it only needs to be supplemented with a nitrogen-rich compound fertilizer once a month, which is enough to help the plant grow healthily. In winter, the growth rate of Ficus lyrata becomes very slow, and the demand for nutrients is almost zero, especially when the temperature of care is below 15 degrees, we should stop all forms of fertilization in time, as otherwise, it may increase the burden on the roots, affecting normal respiration of the roots and leading to fertilizer damage.
III. Light
Ficus lyrata is somewhat shade-tolerant, but it still enjoys sunlight, so to make it grow more vigorously, we should place it in a well-lit environment during daily care, which is more conducive to plant growth and makes the leaves large and bright.