Appropriate growth environment Water tower flowers, fertilization, pruning and modeling precautions for pest control Water tower flowers, also known as Water tower flowers of the Araceae family, are deeply loved by people because of their unique flower shape and colorful colors. When the temperature drops in winter, the maintenance of water tower flowers is more difficult. This article will introduce you in detail the methods of raising water tower flowers in winter and help you easily grow beautiful flowers. Suitable growth environment 1. Temperature: When raising water tower flowers in winter, they should be placed in a warm place indoors, and the temperature should be kept at 15 ° C-25 ° C. Avoid placing water tower flowers near air conditioning outlets or radiators to avoid temperature Too high or too low affects their growth.
2. Lighting: Water towers prefer semi-cloudy environments. In winter, they should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light to avoid direct sunlight. When the indoor light is dark, artificial light sources can be appropriately supplemented.
3. Humidity: Water towers prefer humid environments. In winter, indoor air is dry. The air humidity should be kept at 60%-70%. The air humidity can be increased by spraying water and placing water trays. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering: The frequency of watering water tower flowers in winter should be reduced and the soil should be kept slightly moist. When watering, avoid splashing water on the leaves to avoid causing disease.
2. Fertilization: Water tower flowers grow slowly in winter, and the amount of fertilization should be reduced. Thin liquid fertilizer can be applied once a month to supplement nutrients. Trim and styling 1. Trim: Water tower flowers grow slowly in winter. You can appropriately trim the withered leaves to keep the plants clean. When pruning, pay attention to retaining healthy branches to facilitate flowering in the coming year.
2. Shape: The winter water tower flower shape can be combined with pruning. According to personal preference, it can be trimmed into spherical, pyramidal and other shapes to increase ornamental quality. Pest and insect pest control 1. Diseases: Water tower flowers are prone to diseases such as leaf spot and anthrax in winter. When diseases are discovered, the diseased leaves should be cut off in time and sprayed with appropriate amounts of fungicide for prevention and control.
2. Pests: In winter, water tower flowers are susceptible to insect pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pests are found, pesticides can be used to control them, while maintaining indoor ventilation to reduce the occurrence of pests. Precautions 1. Water tower flowers should not be re-cut in winter to avoid affecting their growth.
2. When raising water tower flowers in winter, care should be taken to avoid placing them at the air outlet to avoid getting cold.
3. Water tower flowers grow slowly in winter, so the amount of fertilizer application should be appropriately reduced to avoid causing fertilizer damage.
To raise water tower flowers in winter, it is crucial to master the appropriate growth environment, watering and fertilization, pruning and modeling, pest and disease control and other skills. As long as you take care of it carefully, I believe you will be able to grow beautiful water tower flowers. I hope this article will help you.