How to manage a potted evergreen plant?
You may not be familiar with the topic of managing potted evergreen plants. Next, the editor will introduce the topic to netizens.
To keep the leaves of evergreen plants green all year round and the berries bright and plump, the following points should be noted in cultivation and management.
(1) Light: Evergreen plants prefer semi-shade. After moving out of the room in late spring, they should be placed on the north balcony or under the eaves facing north where they won't get wet by rain. In the high-temperature season of midsummer, move the pot to a ventilated and cool place to avoid direct sunlight, otherwise it may cause the leaves to become dry, burnt at the edges, or even turn yellow, affecting their appearance.
(2) Watering: Evergreen plants have succulent roots and are prone to root rot if water accumulates. Therefore, except for keeping the potting soil moist in summer, watering should not be too frequent in spring and autumn. Water only when the soil is dry and water thoroughly. In winter, water should be strictly controlled to prevent root rot and yellow leaves. However, evergreen plants like humid air. If the air is dry, it is easy for the leaves to become dry at the tips, so it's important to frequently spray water on the leaves to keep them fresh.
(3) Fertilization: Evergreen plants enjoy fertilizer, but not too much. It is usually sufficient to apply thin, decomposed cake fertilizer water once every 3-4 weeks in spring and autumn.
(4) Pruning leaves: There is a saying among flower farmers, "On the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, cut the hair of the evergreen plant," which means that around the beginning of summer, a few old leaves should be cut to promote growth. This is a tip based on experience. Therefore, a few outer old leaves should be cut around the beginning of summer to encourage the growth of new buds, leaves, and flower spikes.
(5) Pest control: Evergreen plants are often kept indoors and may be prone to pests such as梨圆蚧 (L pear-shaped scale), 褐软蚧 (brown soft scale), and 常春藤圆蚧 (ivory scale) under poor ventilation conditions. Promptly spray with pesticides for control.
(6) Overwintering: In cold northern regions, move the pot into the room before the Cold Dew in early October, placing it where it can get direct sunlight in the morning and evening and ensuring proper ventilation. During the overwintering period, the room temperature should be kept above 5°C, stop fertilizing, control watering, and keep the potting soil in a semi-dry state.
(7) Repotting: After 2-3 years of planting, the evergreen plant should be repotted in spring, removing some of the old soil and clearing away senescent rootstocks, and replenishing with a mixture of 6 parts garden soil, 4 parts decomposed leaf soil, or 4 parts garden soil, 3 parts decomposed leaf soil, 1 part manure soil, and 2 parts sandy soil.
The above are methods for managing potted evergreen plants, which can be used as a reference for everyone.