Abstract:
Jie Bai La is a very suitable indoor ornamental leaf plant, but during daily care, watering is a crucial step. Improper watering can easily lead to plant death. How to properly water Jie Bai La? Next, this article will introduce in detail from two aspects: watering time and watering method...
Jie Bai La is a very suitable indoor ornamental leaf plant, but during daily care, watering is a crucial step. Improper watering can easily lead to plant death. How to properly water Jie Bai La? Next, this article will introduce in detail from two aspects: watering time and watering method.
Watering Time: Master the Correct Timing
1. In spring and summer seasons, you can water once a week to ensure the soil remains moist.
2. In autumn and winter seasons, you should appropriately reduce the frequency of watering, generally once every 10 days or so.
Watering Method: Steps Should Be Clear
3. Use warm water for watering, not ice water or boiling water, to avoid damaging the roots.
4. First, slightly loosen the surface of the potting soil to allow water to better penetrate into the soil.
5. Pour the warm water into the pot until the soil surface appears moist, but don't overwater.
6. Wait for about 15-20 minutes to allow excess water to drain out through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.
7. Pour out the accumulated water at the bottom of the pot to prevent root suffocation and rot caused by waterlogging.
8. During dry seasons, you can water at both morning and evening time points to increase air humidity.
Watering Taboos: These Things Must Be Avoided
9. Don't water in the evening or at noon on sunny days, as the high air humidity at these times can easily promote bacterial growth.
10. Don't overwater, as it will make the soil too wet and affect root respiration.
11. Don't spray water directly on the leaves, as it may cause yellowing of the leaves.
12. Don't use chlorinated tap water for watering, as chlorine can harm plants.
13. Don't pour water directly onto the plant; instead, let the water permeate through the soil to reach the roots.
How to Determine If Watering Is Sufficient: Observe Roots and Leaves
14. You can determine whether watering is needed by observing the roots and leaves. If the soil surface looks dry, you can insert your finger 2-3 cm deep into the soil to check if it's moist.
15. If the leaves start to turn yellow and wilt, it may indicate insufficient watering, and you should supplement with appropriate amount of water in time.
In the process of caring for Jie Bai La, proper watering methods are very important. Only by mastering the correct watering time and method can you ensure healthy plant growth. In actual operation, pay attention to mastering the watering time, following the steps of watering methods, and avoiding watering taboos. At the same time, by observing the condition of roots and leaves, you can also judge the watering situation.