Select the right epiphyllum varieties to prepare planting pots and soil planting time and steps to maintain and manage epiphyllum epiphyllum. It is known as the "beauty under the moon" and is popular for its short flowering time and beautiful colors. Potted epiphyllum can not only beautify the home environment, but also cultivate sentiment. How to plant and maintain potted epiphyllum epiphyllum? This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the planting methods of potted epiphyllum and help you easily grow beautiful epiphyllum. Select the right epiphyllum variety Before planting potted epiphyllum, you must first choose the right variety. Currently, common epiphyllum varieties on the market include Baihuatan, Honghuatan, Huanghuatan, etc. Baihuatan is popular because of its white color and strong aroma. When selecting varieties, you can choose according to your personal preferences and maintenance conditions. To prepare planting pots and soil potted epiphyllum, you need to choose pots with good air permeability and good drainage. Commonly used pots include ceramic pots, plastic pots, etc. In terms of soil, epiphyllum is suitable for growing in loose, fertile, and well-drained sandy soil. In soil, you can mix garden soil, legular soil, and sand in a ratio of 3:2:1 to make soil suitable for the growth of epiphyllum epiphyllum. Planting time and steps The best time to plant epiphyllum is spring and autumn. The following are the planting steps: 1. Put the prepared soil into a pot and compact it; 2. evenly distribute the root system of epiphyllum epiphyllum and gently place it into the soil; 3. Cover the root system with soil and gently compact it; 4. Pour water thoroughly to make the soil fully moist. Maintenance and management 1. Watering: Epiphyllum flowers like a humid environment, but avoid waterlogging. During the growth period, keep the soil slightly moist. When the summer is high, the number of watering can be appropriately increased, but attention should be paid to avoid standing water.
2. Light: Epiphyllum flowers like light, but avoid direct sunlight. Place potted epiphyllum flowers in places with sufficient scattered light, such as balconies, window sills, etc.
3. Fertilization: During the growth of epiphyllum, compound fertilizer is applied once a month to promote its growth. Before flowering, the amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer applied can be increased to promote flowering.
4. Pruning: During the growth of epiphyllum, prune withered leaves and sick branches in time to keep the plants ventilated and transparent. Pest and insect pest control Epiphyllum may be infested by pests and diseases during its growth. The following are some common pests and diseases and their control methods: 1. Pests: such as aphids, red spiders, etc., can be controlled with pesticides, while paying attention to keeping the plant ventilated and transparent.
2. Diseases: such as leaf spot disease, root rot, etc., it is necessary to remove the sick branches and leaves in time and spray fungicides for prevention and control.
The planting and maintenance of potted epiphyllum is not complicated. As long as you master the planting methods, maintenance skills and pest control, you can easily grow beautiful epiphyllum. I hope this article can help you and wish you a happy growing!