These 4 Flowers Are the Most "Extravagant"
In home gardening, some plants show vigorous vitality with their astonishing growth rate, and their root expansion often overburdens the flower pots. This article will delve into the cultivation secrets of the four "soil devourers": Chlorophytum comosum, Sansevieria, Clivia Miniata, and Pachira aquatica, uncovering their growth characteristics that consume 5 pounds of nutrient soil annually.
Complete Guide to Chlorophytum Comosum Pot Overflow Maintenance
Root Expansion Characteristics
Chlorophytum comosum's fleshy roots can extend 3-5 centimeters per month in a 15-25°C environment. Through division experiments, it was found that a single Chlorophytum comosum plant consumes 1.8-2.2 kilograms of base mass per year, which is the main cause of pot breakage.
Re potting Operation Specifications
Use the moist soil potting method: Soak the original soil clump for 30 minutes and gently shake to separate, retaining 3-5 main roots and pruning dense fibrous roots. It is recommended to use a new substrate consisting of ceramsite base + decomposed leaf soil + perlite (3:2:1).
Nutrition Supplement Plan
Add 3-5 grams of dried eggshell powder (containing 98% calcium carbonate) monthly, combined with scattered light from the window, can increase leaf width by 40%. In winter, keep the substrate slightly dry to effectively prevent root rot disease.
These 4 Flowers Are the Most "Extravagant"
Secrets to Fast Pot Overflow for Sansevieria
Root Growth Characteristics
Sansevieria's underground stem grows 15-20 centimeters annually, and in a 25-30°C environment, a single plant consumes 2.5 kilograms of substrate per year. The root tip pressure can reach 3.5 kPa, which is the mechanical factor leading to the cracking of ceramic pots.
Division Operation Key Points
Use the "three-point positioning method" for division: retain the center of the mother plant and separate the daughter plants in three directions. Using a substrate containing decomposed chicken manure (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium 4-3-2) can increase the survival rate of new plants to 95%.