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Explaining the knowledge of indoor flower cultivation for netizens, ten precautions for indoor flower cultivation, very good experience and knowledge, it is recommended to collect it!
Enjoying flowers and plants, limited by living conditions, they are planted indoors (living room - about 10 square meters, balcony - enclosed 4 square meters).
Located in the Huaihe River Valley, there is no heating in winter.
In order to discuss flower cultivation experience with flower friends, I summarize my own experience as follows for reference only.
Element One: Cleanliness
Keeping flowers clean and tidy is the most important thing in indoor flower cultivation.
I basically don't water the flowers at home, and I rarely spray water on the leaves. I mostly use wet towels to wipe the dust off the leaves, such as Epipremnum aureum, Clivia miniata, Sansevieria, Peperomia, Hydrocleys nymphoides, Phalaenopsis... When watering, I move the flowers to the balcony and have a special tray. After the water has drained, I clean the pot and move it back.
Element Two: Ventilation
Compared to outdoor conditions, indoor lighting and ventilation are much poorer. Therefore, I personally believe that ventilation is even more important than lighting. Windows should be opened for ventilation all year round, even during the coldest days (since there is no heating), to allow the absorption of fresh air. For plants placed in corners with poor ventilation, I often move them to the window or balcony for ventilation.
Actually, many flowers "sacrifice" due to poor ventilation. I remember during this year's Spring Festival, when the company was closed for more than ten days, several colleagues told me that all the flowers were frozen to death. That's not true, the indoor temperature here is usually around 10 degrees, how could they freeze? It's mainly because the windows and doors were tightly closed, resulting in poor ventilation and excessive water.
Element Three: Lighting
All things grow with the sun, so try to place the flowers near the window to receive sunlight and rain. I also take measures such as pruning and thinning branches. For example, when Cyclamen is in bloom, I cut the leaves drastically to ensure good ventilation and sunlight, ensuring that the flowers bloom robustly.
To be honest, it is not suitable to grow cacti and other plants indoors, so my cacti usually grow poorly. For example, a pot of Euphorbia ingens, although placed on the windowsill of the bedroom, which is the best position for sunlight and ventilation, still does not grow well.
Element Four: Potting Soil
I mostly use loose potting soil, which has good water permeability. Usually, there are charred soil, garden soil, sand, honeycomb coal, plant ash, soybean cake fertilizer, sawdust, etc. Haha, the logic is not clear, just mix them randomly. Sometimes I晒晒 them on the balcony.
Element Five: Fertilization
Commonly used packaged soybean cake compound fertilizer from the flower market (C-S), used as a base fertilizer or buried in a slot on the side. Occasionally, I also use self-fermented vegetable leaves, soybean dregs, spoiled milk, fruit peels, rice washing water, spoiled eggs, etc., at least one month in summer and three months in winter, buried in small amounts, or even injected into the soil with a syringe. Before flowering, I add bone meal and plant ash, etc. Recently, I found a convenient method: mix soybean cake fertilizer, plant ash, and bone meal in a bottle, soak them in water, and then water appropriately.
Element Six: Watering
It is important to see the soil dry and slightly dry. Water more on sunny days and less on cloudy days or not at all. Different varieties have different habits, and they cannot be treated uniformly. It takes practice to master their patterns. For example, Sansevieria, Peperomia, Clivia miniata, and Dracaena usually need to be watered once a month, Euphorbia ingens every two or three months, while Epipremnum aureum and Pilea need more water.
Element Seven: Flower Pots
In indoor flower cultivation, beauty is emphasized.Porcelain, ceramic, and plastic pots are commonly used (these have poor water permeability, so ventilation is especially important), a few earthen pots, and occasionally, decorative pots.
Element Eight: Plant Shape
Small plants are suitable for indoor cultivation and should be pruned frequently. For example: Cyclamen, Freesia, Asparagus setaceus, Epipremnum aureum, Chlorophytum comosum, Sedum, African violets, Peperomia, and Pilea. This saves space and is convenient for placing on a shelf.
Element Nine: Variety
It is not recommended to plant plants with strong fragrance indoors, but air-purifying plants are preferred. For example: Chlorophytum comosum, Sansevieria, and Evergreen vines. I personally think it's fine to plant some, I have a pot of Euphorbia milii, which has been placed in the living room where there is good ventilation. I suggest being extra careful when placing flowers in the bedroom.
Element Ten: Dedication.
There are no difficult things in the world, only for those who have a heart. Loving flowers means protecting them, observing carefully, being good at exploring and summarizing experiences.
Of course, doing anything requires dedication and a price to pay. Some of my flowers and plants have left me due to poor care, especially during the rainy season and high temperatures, which are humid and闷热.
Additionally, I suggest that those who grow flowers and love them should have a camera, even the most ordinary digital camera will do, to record the growth process of the flowers, which is very joyful.
The above is just a little bit of my own experience for reference only!
The above sharing is the full content of the ten precautions for indoor flower cultivation, which green plant enthusiasts can refer to.