Cattleya and Chlorophytum comosum tend to die in summer.
This article provides a detailed explanation of the topics related to the cultivation of Cattleya and Chlorophytum comosum dying in summer. Let's dive into the details together.
Those who have cultivated Cattleya and Chlorophytum comosum often feel that these plants are particularly prone to dying in summer. This is because Cattleya and Chlorophytum comosum enter a dormant state in the summer, and their water requirements are very high. Excess water can lead to root rot and withering.
In fact, it's not just Cattleya, but also easy-to-grow species like the money tree and the bamboo plant can be easily killed by those who don't know how to water properly. Root rot in money trees and yellow leaves in bamboo plants are common issues. Today, I'll teach you a trick that even a novice in flower cultivation can handle well.
Hydroponic cultivation of Chlorophytum comosum
Chlorophytum comosum is particularly difficult to manage in summer. Gardeners with insufficient experience are prone to killing the plant by overwatering. If you're not confident in cultivating Chlorophytum comosum, it is recommended to switch to hydroponic cultivation before summer arrives.
First, prepare a hydroponic container and a planting basket. Then, remove the plant from the pot, gently shake off the soil on the roots, and rinse them clean with running water.
Then, trim the roots of the Chlorophytum comosum. If there are too many roots and the planting basket can't accommodate them, trim the long and old roots, leaving only the new ones. Then, place the roots in a fungicide solution for 30 minutes to sterilize and kill off any pathogens, after which you should take them out and let them dry in a cool and well-ventilated place.
Next, secure the Chlorophytum comosum in the planting basket, using some ceramic stones or pebbles to help with the stabilization. If it's difficult to secure, you can use fine decorative wire to gently tie the plant to the basket.
Once secured, add water to the hydroponic container, making sure not to overfill it. The roots of the Chlorophytum comosum should be 1/3 submerged in water. If the roots are completely trimmed, the water should be kept about 1cm away from the plant, not directly touching it.
Even though the Chlorophytum comosum is not in direct contact with water, the evaporation of water from the container will create a high-humidity environment, and the plant will soon grow new roots.