Analysis of the reasons for hanging orchid red leaves maintenance skills With people's increasing love for home green plants, hanging orchid has become the first choice for many families because of its strong air purification ability and simple maintenance. Many flower friends are maintaining hanging orchid. I will encounter a problem during the process-the leaves of hanging orchid turn red. What is going on? This article will reveal the mystery of the red leaves of spider orchid and provide corresponding maintenance tips. Analysis of the reasons for red leaves of spider orchid 1. Insufficient light, spider orchid is a plant that likes semi-shade. If it is exposed to strong sunlight for a long time, it will cause the leaves to turn red. This is because the leaves of spider orchid will produce too much oxidation products under strong light, which causes the leaves to turn red.
2. Insufficient water requires high water. If watering is not timely, the leaves will lack water and turn red. Too much watering will also cause roots to rot and the leaves to turn red.
3. Soil problems If the soil is too poor or too fertile, it will affect the growth of spider plants. Poor soil will cause the leaves to become thinner and turn red; if the soil is too fertile, it may cause the roots to rot and the leaves to turn red.
4. Pest and insect pests of the spider plant may be damaged by pests such as aphids and red spiders during its growth. These pests and diseases will cause the leaves to turn red. Tips for maintaining red leaves of spider orchid 1. Adjust the lighting and place the spider orchid in a semi-shaded and ventilated environment to avoid strong sunlight. If red leaves have appeared on the spider orchid, you can appropriately increase the lighting time to help it return to normal.
2. Appropriate amount of watering According to the growth status of the spider plant, keep the soil moist but not wet. When watering, avoid water directly washing the leaves to avoid causing the leaves to rot.
3. Improve the soil and choose soil with good air permeability, and apply appropriate amount of fertilizer. During the fertilization process, be careful not to excessive it to avoid causing fertility of the soil.
4. Regularly inspect spider plants to prevent and control pests and diseases. Timely measures must be taken when pests and diseases are discovered. Pesticides can be used for control, but attention should be paid to the amount and method of use of pesticides to avoid causing harm to spider plants.
The red leaves of the spider plant may be caused by reasons such as lack of light, lack of water, soil problems or diseases and insect pests. After understanding the reasons for the red leaves of the spider plant, we can take corresponding maintenance measures to help the spider plant recover its health, and we must also pay attention to daily maintenance. Maintain the suitable growing environment of the spider plant and make it thrive.
References: "Chlorophytum Maintenance Skills and Pest Control", China Flower News, June 5, 2019,"Indoor Green Plant Maintenance Manual", China Forestry Press, 2018 edition