How to cultivate Kimbea (Kaffir Lily) and the correct way to cultivate Sansevieria.
How to cultivate golden edge SansevieriaAnswering netizens' questions about how to cultivate golden edge Sansevieria and the correct way to grow Sansevieria, let's take a look together.Many friends like to keep a pot of Sansevieria at home. It is one of the top few potted flowers for home decoration. Whether it's a high-end occasion, a minimalist style, or a Chinese style, it can hold its own and is a versatile potted green plant. Sansevieria is more common and easier to grow than other ornamental plants, and it is also a drought-tolerant lazy plant.It also has strong ornamental value and is very easy to grow into a full pot. Some friends say that their Sansevieria has not grown after a year, why is that? It's because your maintenance method or the soil you're using is not right. Pay attention to these points when maintaining Sansevieria, even if it grows to one or two meters, it will be strong and robust, with thick窜出 (springing out) small steel teeth at the bottom, full of vitality, and has high ornamental value.1. Common varieties of SansevieriaIn fact, there are many varieties of Sansevieria, including golden edge Sansevieria, short leaf Sansevieria, rod leaf Sansevieria, green leaf Sansevieria, or silver edge Sansevieria, and so on. Although it is common, we usually don't pay attention to the varieties. If you want a tall and sturdy Sansevieria, you can grow golden edge Sansevieria. If you want a dwarf Sansevieria, you can buy short leaf Sansevieria. Matching different pots and varieties for different occasions will make your home more distinctive.Golden edge Sansevieria has a golden edge on the leaves under the characteristics of green leaf Sansevieria. This golden edge does not contain chlorophyll and is less tolerant to sunlight than green leaf Sansevieria. Without chlorophyll to produce nutrients, it grows relatively slowly and is prone to sunburn in direct sunlight. If there is too little light, its variegation will gradually fade and turn into green leaf Sansevieria. Short leaf Sansevieria has very short leaves, making it suitable for small pots or balconies. It is very mini and does not need a large pot to fill with lush growth, which is more beautiful. Rod leaf Sansevieria looks like a succulent plant and is also called Buddha's incense. It looks sturdier and more shaped.How to cultivate golden edge SansevieriaUsually, when people keep Sansevieria at home, they mainly cultivate the taller ones or short leaf ones. Green leaf Sansevieria has been gradually eliminated due to its poor decoration performance.Second, how to make it sprout more lateral budsMany friends find that their Sansevieria does not grow or sprout lateral buds in a year, and they need to check these points: whether the soil is used correctly. Although the leaves of Sansevieria are tall and upright, its roots at the bottom are not very strong. They are some thick main roots, relying on the fine roots on the main roots to absorb nutrients. The main roots are thick but do not penetrate deeply.Therefore, when growing Sansevieria, there is no need to use a large pot, and the soil should not be too compact. Using a mixture of nutrient soil and half granular soil, or garden soil mixed with half coarse river sand is best. This allows excess water to渗透 (seep) out through the gaps in the granular soil after watering, preventing waterlogging and root rot. If the soil is too compact, the roots will be stiff and trapped in the soil, preventing the Sansevieria from growing.