How to grow牡丹吊兰 (Peony hanging orchid) to make it bushy
The editor will explain how to grow牡丹吊兰 to make it bushy and share some small gardening experiences and tips for the plant's maintenance, as follows:
牡丹吊兰 has lush, green, and thick leaves, with small magenta flowers. Proper care can make it bloom all year round. If the leaves are kept plump, they can also be eaten as vegetables. So, why do the leaves become dry when growing牡丹吊兰?
First, soil compaction
牡丹吊兰 prefers loose and well-draining sandy loam. Its root system is not very developed and consists mostly of fibrous roots. If the soil is compacted and not breathable, the hard soil wraps around the roots, preventing them from absorbing nutrients and water. Coupled with insufficient watering, the bottom roots will gradually wither. It will consume some of its own leaves to maintain growth, leading to dry leaves at the bottom and the stem nodes drying out, gradually spreading upwards.
However,牡丹吊兰 has a super strong reproductive ability. Even if half of the bottom stem dries out, cutting off the top branches and inserting them randomly can still make them survive.
Second, lack of water
Although牡丹吊兰 is somewhat drought-tolerant, it cannot be water deficient for long periods. Allowing the soil to dry out frequently will damage the roots, causing yellowing and drying of the bottom leaves. As long as the stem is not dried out, the plant is fine.
How to grow牡丹吊兰 to make it bushy
If the bottom leaves are severely dry, you can cut off the top branches and water and fertilize appropriately. Let it promote the growth of side branches at the bottom to avoid an ugly, bare appearance.
Third, root rot
If the soil is often watered excessively and stays moist,牡丹吊兰's roots will become suffocated and rot, causing the whole plant to have drooping leaves, as well as rotting and drying of the leaves.