How to water a虎皮兰 (Haworthia)
Comprehensive analysis of how to water a虎皮兰 and related content about the planting methods of this green plant. Next, the editor will introduce to you.
Keeping several potted plants at home, especially some green plants, is very suitable for indoor cultivation. Some friends have asked Xiaoya what green plants are good for keeping at home. Actually, plants like the epiphyllum, lucky bamboo, and虎皮兰 are not bad. Especially the虎皮lan, which is slightly more cold-resistant than the epiphyllum and lucky bamboo, is also drought-resistant and can still grow normally without watering for many days. It can also be maintained in diffused light, has a good air purification function, and looks nice at home. There are several types of虎皮lan, including short穗虎皮兰, long叶虎皮兰, white-leaved虎皮兰, and golden-edged虎皮lan, but the cultivation methods are the same. How exactly should one water a虎皮lan, how often is it appropriate to water, and how to cultivate it to make it thrive and produce many young shoots?
How often should a虎皮lan be watered? Watering in this way is the most reasonable, resulting in large and wide leaves, with a circle of sprouting buds
Since the leaves of the虎皮lan are relatively thick and store water, it is important not to water too much in everyday maintenance. If we talk about how often to water a虎皮lan and how much water to give it each time, it actually depends on observing and judging the potting soil. Therefore, watering a虎皮lan should never be calculated by the number of days, but rather the most suitable, reasonable, and scientific method is to judge whether it needs watering based on the dryness or wetness of the potting soil. This method is not only for虎皮lan but also for many other potted flowers and plants.
Since the虎皮lan is particularly drought-resistant and does not require frequent watering, it will not dry out even if not watered for ten days or half a month indoors. The principle of watering the虎皮lan is to water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. So how do you determine if the potting soil is completely dry?
Firstly, the soil for growing虎皮lan is usually ordinary soil or garden soil mixed with river sand. You can touch the surface of the potting soil with your finger. If the soil has become relatively dry and compacted, it indicates that it needs watering.
Secondly, if the虎tail orchid is planted in leaf mold soil or nutrient-rich soil, you can dig a little into the potting soil with your hand or a stick. If it is dry beyond 3 centimeters, it means the potting soil is dry and needs watering.
Watering the虎皮lan in this way should not be a problem, and there is no need to worry about drought or waterlogging and rotting roots or leaves. How should you maintain the虎皮lan in everyday life?
When planting the虎tail orchid, whether using leaf mold soil or nutrient-rich soil, it is best to mix in some river sand or small stones, pearl rock, etc., to make it looser and better-draining. If there are many leaves, you can cut some for propagation. Although its rooting speed is not as fast as that of the Chinese rose, the survival rate is high, and it will definitely sprout.