Regularly wipe the leaves and use a sprayer to clean them. Pay attention to the frequency of cleaning. Avoid using a damp cloth to wipe regularly check pests and diseases. Due to their unique leaf shape and rich colors, leaf-viewing plants have become a popular choice for interior decoration. Over time, the leaves of leaf-viewing plants are easy to accumulate dust and dirt, which affects their appearance and growth. Let's share some practical leaf cleaning methods to help you easily keep the plants fresh and beautiful. Regularly wipe the leaves of leaf-viewing plants The most basic method to clean the leaves is to wipe them regularly. The following are some steps to wipe the leaves: 1. Choose the right cleaning tool: You can use a soft cloth, microfiber cloth or a special plant cleaning brush.
2. Choice of cleaning agent: You can use clear water, diluted neutral detergent or special plant cleaner.
3. Wipe method: Spray the detergent evenly on the leaves and gently wipe with a cloth or brush, taking care not to use too much force to avoid damaging the leaves. Cleaning with a sprayer For some leaf-viewing plants with large leaves, using a sprayer for cleaning is a good choice. The following are the steps for using a sprayer to clean the leaves: 1. Prepare clear water or diluted detergent.
2. Fill the sprayer with detergent and adjust the spray mode to fine mist.
3. Spray evenly on the leaves from top to bottom to allow the leaves to fully absorb water.
4. Wait for the leaves to air dry naturally. Pay attention to the cleaning frequency. The cleaning frequency of leaf-observing plants depends on their growing environment and the pollution level of the leaves. Clean it once a week. If more dust and dirt accumulate on the leaves, the cleaning frequency can be increased appropriately. Avoid using a damp cloth to wipe. Although a damp cloth can clean the leaves, frequent use of a damp cloth may cause the leaves to rot. It is recommended to use a dry cloth or a slightly moist cloth as much as possible when cleaning. Regularly check for pests and diseases. Leaf viewing plants may be invaded by pests and diseases during their growth. Regularly check the leaves. Once pests and diseases are found, they must be treated in time to avoid affecting plant growth.
Cleaning the leaves of leaf-viewing plants is an important part of maintaining the beauty and health of plants. Through the above methods, you can easily clean the leaves of leaf-viewing plants, keep your plants fresh and beautiful, regularly pay attention to the growth conditions of plants, and adjust them in a timely manner. Maintenance measures will allow your leaf-viewing plants to thrive.
References: "Manual for the Conservation of Leaf Observation Plants", China Forestry Press, published in 2018.
"Indoor Plant Maintenance and Decoration", People's Post and Telecommunications Press, published in 2019.