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Do you know about this? Here are the introductions to other flowers like Dīshuǐ Guānyīn (Dīshuǐ Guānyīn with a thousand hands), the cultivation methods of Dīshuǐ Guānyīn (Thousand Hands Guanyin), and detailed contents will be shared next.
Dīshuǐ Guānyīn is an indoor ornamental leaf plant, with relatively large leaves and strong transpiration, resulting in a high amount of water evaporation and a lot of moisture released into the air. Dry weather makes everything in a state of water shortage, so keeping a pot of Dīshuǐ Guānyīn at home during this season will allow you to breathe in moisturized air when you return. However, its sap is toxic, so be careful not to let it get into your eyes or swallow it by mistake, which can cause pharyngeal swelling or eye inflammation.
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The optimal growing temperature for Dīshuǐ Guānyīn is between 20-25℃, and it prefers a warm, humid, and semi-shaded environment. Therefore, during the growing season, it should be placed in a shaded area on the balcony or courtyard (avoiding direct sunlight in summer), keeping the potting soil moist, and fertilizing with a thin liquid fertilizer mainly containing nitrogen and mixed with phosphorus and potassium once or twice a month (stop fertilizing and reduce watering in winter).
Dīshuǐ Guānyīn enjoys a lot of water and fertilizer, prefers loose, decomposed leaf soil or sandy loam soil, and enjoys plenty of sunlight. Apart from proper shading during the hot summer, it is best to have full-day sunlight in other seasons. Additionally, Dīshuǐ Guānyīn particularly enjoys a hot and humid climate. In the midday heat of summer, spray water on the leaves to increase humidity, which will make the leaves of Dīshuǐ Guānyīn large and thick. Excessive shading will make the leaves larger but thinner, and the petioles will become brittle. Long and broken petioles are due to insufficient sunlight. Dīshuǐ Guānyīn should be placed in a brightly lit indoor area, such as near a window, requiring at least 3 to 5 hours of light per day. Bright light is sufficient, and it should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Dīshuǐ Guānyīn loves water, and if the leaves become soft, it should be watered. Regularly applying a little ferrous sulfate can make the leaves greener, larger, and thicker.
Cultivation methods:
1. Temperature. Dīshuǐ Guānyīn can only grow well in an environment not lower than 18℃, if the temperature is below 18℃, Dīshuǐ Guānyīn will enter a dormant state and stop growing.
2. Fertilization. Dīshuǐ Guānyīn enjoys fertilizer and should be fertilized monthly.
3. Watering. Dīshuǐ Guānyīn needs more water in summer but should not be overwatered. It is suitable to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, as otherwise, the tubers will rot. In winter, it enters a dormant state, so reduce watering and stop fertilizing.
4. Sunlight. Dīshuǐ Guānyīn enjoys shade and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The main reason for Dīshuǐ Guānyīn becoming "wilted" is insufficient fertilization, so pay attention to top dressing.
Care:
Dīshuǐ Guānyīn enjoys a warm, humid, and slightly shaded environment, but during the blooming period, it needs plenty of sunlight; otherwise, the spathe will remain green, affecting the quality. Ensure 3-5 hours of sunlight every day, or else the petioles will elongate and affect the ornamental value. Dīshuǐ Guānyīn is not very cold-resistant and should be moved into a greenhouse by mid-October. In summer, it needs to be shaded and frequently sprayed with water to cool and moisten. Dīshuǐ Guānyīn enjoys moist, fertile soil, commonly referred to as "a lot of water and fertilizer," and requires plenty of watering during the growing period.
Wishing you a pleasant experience in raising flowers!
The above-shared methods for cultivating Dīshuǐ Guānyīn (Thousand Hands Guanyin) are for reference only.