How to grow red掌 more vigorously
Today's experience sharing: tips on how to grow red掌 more vigorously and maintenance tricks for this plant. Next, let me introduce some green plant care knowledge.
Red掌 is a flowering plant that produces flowers resembling artificial ones, bright red and very beautiful. Therefore, many people keep it as a festive plant for the New Year, which looks very cheerful indoors. However, many people struggle to grow red掌 at home. In fact, caring for red掌 requires skills. I will teach you three tricks to ensure large, shiny leaves, and one leaf can produce a flower, making the pot full of flowers the most beautiful.
1. Shading
A main reason why red掌 doesn't grow well at home is that it is directly placed in the sun, as it is a plant that dislikes direct sunlight. If you place it in the sun, you'll notice that the leaves start to turn yellow from the edges after a while, and eventually, all the leaves will do the same, leading to stunted growth. This is due to excessive sunlight. Therefore, to ensure normal growth and keep the leaves green, it must be placed in a bright or diffused light area. If you can't find such a spot, you can move it to get two hours of weak sunlight in the morning before 9 am or after 3-4 pm in the afternoon, as this light is not too strong and can support normal growth and flowering.
2. Soil must be permeable
Many people cultivate red掌 in garden soil or peat and coconut fiber when repotting, which is not suitable. The roots of red掌 are aerial and very thick, without fine roots. If placed in soil with good water retention, it can easily rot. If you are new to growing red掌 and want to avoid problems, use a smaller pot and preferably a breathable ceramic pot. Avoid using tall pots and choose short pots with large drainage holes. You can mix coarse coconut fiber, peat soil particles, or small ceramic stones to plant it, or use well-fermented peanut shells and bark. This allows the large roots to spread and grow in larger gaps, ensuring healthy root growth, more flowers, and never use muddy soil like garden soil.
3. Balanced watering and fertilizing
Red掌 prefers moist soil and high humidity. Many people constantly water it, but its thick roots cannot absorb too much water and nutrients. Therefore, fertilizing and watering should follow the principle of frequent application of thin fertilizers. You can treat it like an orchid. How to fertilize? Usually, choose a fertilizer high in phosphorus and other elements, such as "Flower More No. 2", apply it two to three times a month, and water when the potting mix is half dry, as its roots are thick and most of the new roots are at the bottom. This will not damage the roots and the soil will have a drying-wetting process, which is beneficial for faster root growth and more developed roots.
After reading these three points, you will realize that caring for red掌 is very simple, as it has its own habits. You need to care for it according to its habits. Usually, ensure good ventilation and let the potting mix go through a quick drying-wetting process. In your home, every leaf will produce a flower in the middle, and a single flower can bloom for two to three months.
The above information provides a detailed explanation on how to grow red掌 more vigorously and the maintenance tips, hoping this article can bring you help in green plant management!