Cultivation methods and matters needing attention for peony spider plant
Peony spider has become a popular choice for home green plants due to its gorgeous flowers and hanging characteristics. But if this plant wants to truly shine, it is necessary to master scientific maintenance methods. This article will provide you with a detailed explanation of the five core maintenance points from soil configuration to overwintering management. 1. Soil configuration and improvement plan 1.1 It is recommended to use the golden ratio of humus soil: coarse sand: garden soil =2:1:1 for the basic soil formula, and add 200g of decomposed sheep manure to every cubic meter. This structure not only ensures water permeability and ventilation, but also continuously supplies nutrients. 1.2 pH adjustment skills Use pH test paper to test soil every month and maintain a slightly acidic environment of 6.0-6.5. It was found that when alkalization, rice vinegar water diluted 100 times can be watered to adjust. 2. Lighting management system 2.1 Seasonal lighting strategy guarantees 6 hours of direct light in spring and autumn, 50% of the light needs to be blocked from 10:00-15:00 in summer, and direct light can be received all day in winter. It is recommended to choose a silver-gray model when using a sunshade net. 2.2 When the filling light equipment selects continuous rainy weather, a full-spectrum LED fill light can be used to fill the light for 4 hours a day, and the distance between the lights is maintained at 30-40 cm. 3. Water management plan 3.1 Watering cycle controls the peak growth season from March to September. The principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" is adopted, and the surface of the basin soil is watered thoroughly when it is dry. Control water to 15 days per time in winter. 3.2 Water quality treatment methods suggest using tap water that is dried for 3 days and watering it with magnetized water once a month to prevent soil hardening. 4. Scientific fertilization system 4.1 Combination of basal fertilizer and topdressing When changing pots, bury bone meal as basal fertilizer, and use N-P-K=15-15-15 compound fertilizer and decomposed soybean cake water alternately during the growth period, with an interval of 20 days every time. 4.2 Spraying 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate +0.1% borax solution with a special formula for promoting flowers during the bud appearing period once a week for three times in a row can increase the amount of flowers by 40%. 5. Key points for overwintering protection 5.1 Temperature control standards should be kept>10℃ at night and>15℃ during the day. Using the foam box and basin method, filling the box with wood chips can improve the insulation effect at 3℃. 5.2 Humidity management techniques The air humidity in winter should be controlled at 40-50%, and can be maintained by placing a basin with regular spraying.
Through systematic maintenance and management, the peony spider can achieve an ornamental effect of blooming for more than 200 days a year. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record the data of each watering and fertilization, and gradually form a personalized maintenance plan. Regularly check the back of the leaves to prevent red spiders and keep the environment ventilated to keep this "flowering machine" in bloom.