Cultivation environment Soil and fertilization, watering and pruning pest control and reproduction method Glass emerald, also known as Cuiyun grass, is an indoor leaf-viewing plant with great ornamental value. Its leaves are smooth as glass and bright in colors. It is a green for purifying indoor air. Little guard, cultivating glass emerald is not easy, and you need to master certain methods and skills. This article will introduce in detail the cultivation methods and precautions for glass emerald to help you easily raise healthy glass emerald. Breeding environment 1. Lighting: In a semi-cloudy environment with glass, direct sunlight should be avoided. When cultivating indoors, it should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light, such as living room, study, etc.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for glass green growth is 18-25℃, and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 10℃.
3. Humidity: Glass is a humid environment, but water is avoided. The soil should be kept moist during the breeding process, and the air humidity should be between 40% and 70%. Soil and fertilization 1. Soil: Select soil with good air permeability and strong drainage, such as peat soil, leaf soil, etc., and can be mixed in a ratio of 1:1.
2. Fertilization: During the growth period of glass emerald, compound fertilizer should be applied once a month. The amount of fertilization should not be too much to avoid fertilizer damage. Watering and pruning 1. Watering: Green glass likes to be moist, but avoid standing water. When watering, we must master the principle of "seeing wet when it is dry" to avoid excessive watering and causing root rot.
2. Pruning: Glass green grows faster, so withered leaves and too long branches should be pruned in time to maintain the beautiful plant type. Pest and insect pest control 1. Gray mold: Maintain air circulation to avoid excessively dense plants, and cut off and burn diseased leaves when discovered.
2. Thrips: Regularly spray pesticides, such as imidacloprid, buprofezin, etc., to prevent and control thrips. Breeding method 1. Plant breeding: In spring or autumn, divide the lush glass emerald into several plants and replant it.
2. Cutting propagation: Select healthy branches, insert them into the sand, keep the soil moist, and transplant them after taking root.
During the breeding process of glass emerald, it is crucial to master the correct breeding methods and precautions. Through the introduction of this article, I believe that you have a deeper understanding of the cultivation of glass emerald. As long as you maintain it carefully, glass emerald will definitely add a touch of bright color to your home environment.
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