Light, watering, soil, fertilization, pruning, pest control precautions Emerald, also known as green radish and spider plant, is a very popular indoor leaf-viewing plant. It not only has green leaves and strong vitality, but also purifies the air and adds a touch of vitality to the home environment. How to maintain emeralds and let it thrive at home? This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to the maintenance methods of plant emeralds. Illuminated emeralds like to scatter light and avoid direct sunlight. When maintaining indoors, the emeralds can be placed far away from the windows, or used tulle curtains with good light transmission to block them. In summer, when the sun is strong, pay attention to proper shade to avoid sunburn on the leaves. Watering emeralds like a humid soil environment, but avoid standing water. When watering, the principle of "seeing wet when dry" should be followed, that is, watering should be carried out after the soil surface is dry. In winter, the temperature is low, and the watering frequency can be appropriately reduced. Water 2-3 times a week in summer and 1-2 times a week in winter. Soil emerald does not have strict requirements on soil, but soil with good air permeability and good drainage is appropriate. It can be mixed with peat soil, perlite, garden soil, etc. When replacing the pot soil, you can choose a pot soil with good air permeability and water retention. Strong special soil for potted plants. During the growth of emerald, apply fertilizer 1-2 times a month. You can choose the special fertilizer or compound fertilizer for green radish sold on the market. When applying fertilizer, pay attention to controlling the amount of fertilizer applied to avoid excessive yellowing and wilting of leaves. pruned emerald grows fast, so pruning should be carried out in time to maintain its appearance. During pruning, weak, withered, and long branches can be cut off. At the same time, long and dense branches can be pruned. The pruned branches can be carried out Cuttage propagation. There are few pests and diseases in emerald, but prevention should also be paid to. Usually, the plants should be well ventilated to avoid water on the leaves. If pests and diseases are found, special pesticides or pesticides can be used to control them. Notes 1. Emerald likes a warm and humid environment, and it is best to keep the room temperature above 15℃ in winter.
2. Avoid placing emeralds near air conditioners, heating, etc. to prevent the blades from becoming yellow due to heat.
3. Regularly change pots and soil for emeralds to keep the soil loose and fertile.
Emerald is a plant that is very suitable for home maintenance. Its maintenance method is simple and easy. As long as you master the key points of lighting, watering, soil, fertilization, pruning, pest control, etc., you can let emeralds thrive at home and add a touch of vitality to the home environment. I hope this article will help you.
References: [1]"Manual for Maintenance of Indoor Leaf Observation Plants", China Forestry Press, 2018.
[2]"Home Gardening", China Agricultural Press, 2017.