Introduction to Brazilian Beauty: Key points for the maintenance of Brazilian Beauty. As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the improvement of the home environment. Potted plants have become home decoration due to their appearance, ease of maintenance, and environmental protection. Among many potted plants, Brazilian beauty has won the love of many plant lovers with its unique leaf shapes, bright colors and strong vitality. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the maintenance methods of Brazilian beauty and help you easily grow healthy and beautiful potted plants. Introduction to Brazilian Beauty, the scientific name of Spathiphyllum spp., It is a perennial evergreen herb of the Araceae family. It is native to Brazil, Argentina and other places in South America. It is named for its beautiful flowers and unique leaf shapes. Brazilian beauty has green leaves, elegant flower shapes, and a long flowering period. It is a good thing for interior decoration. Key points for the maintenance of Brazilian beauties 1. Lighting Brazilian beauties prefer semi-cloudy environments and should not direct sunlight directly. When maintaining indoors, they should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light, such as the shaded side near the window. When high temperatures in summer, avoid direct sunlight. To avoid sunburn on the leaves.
2. Moisture Brazilian beauties like a humid environment, but avoid standing water. When watering, keep the soil slightly moist to avoid excessive watering causing root rot. When high temperatures in summer, the watering frequency can be appropriately increased, and in winter, reduce watering.
3. Temperature The suitable temperature for Brazilian beauty to grow is 18℃-28 ℃ and is not cold resistant. When the winter temperature is lower than 10℃, it should be moved indoors for maintenance to avoid frostbite.
4. Soil Brazilian beauty does not have strict requirements on soil, but it is better to use loose, breathable, and well-drained legular soil or peat soil. You can use flowerpots with good breathable properties to replace the soil regularly to keep the soil fertile.
5. Fertilization Brazilian beauty grows vigorously and needs regular fertilization. Spring and autumn are the peak growth seasons, so compound fertilizers can be applied once a month. When high temperatures in summer, the amount of fertilization can be appropriately reduced to avoid causing fertilizer damage.
6. The breeding methods for breeding Brazilian beauties mainly include rafting and cuttage. rafting is suitable for plants with vigorous growth. Divide the plant from the root into several parts and plant them separately. Cutting is suitable for plants with slower growth. Cut the stem into several sections, insert them into the soil, keep them moist, and transplant them after taking root. Prevention and control of pests and diseases in Brazil Common pests and diseases in Brazil include leaf spot disease, red spider, etc. The control methods are as follows: 1. Leaf spot disease: When the diseased leaves are found, cut off in time and spray fungicides regularly, such as Bordeaux mixture, carbendazim, etc.
2. Red spider: When red spider is found, it can be sprayed with soapy water or pesticides.
Brazilian beauty is a beautiful and easy-to-maintain indoor potted plant with high ornamental value. Through the introduction of the above maintenance methods, I believe that you have mastered the maintenance skills of Brazilian beauty. Raising a pot of Brazilian beauty at home can not only beautify the environment, but also add a greenery to your life.