What are the benefits and drawbacks of Qingye Biyu?
Main content introduction: Discussing the benefits and drawbacks of Qingye Biyu, as well as the风水 (feng shui) and symbolism of the green plant Douni Lü, and the detailed introduction follows.
Can Biyu be repotted in August? What are the pros and cons? Biyu, commonly known as Qingye Biyu, scientific name: Peperomia obtusifolia. It belongs to the Pepper family, Peperomia genus, and is a type of green plant in the Douni Lü species. Therefore, many gardening enthusiasts also call it "Douni Lü." It is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant, often classified as a succulent. The leaves are bright green and shiny, and the plant is small and dainty. It is an excellent indoor plant for placement on tables, window sills, and computer desks, with good air purification and radiation protection functions.
Due to Biyu's shade-tolerant growth characteristics, it is mostly kept indoors during cultivation. This provides very favorable conditions for the plant's acclimatization after repotting. Biyu can definitely be repotted in August, and in fact, it can be repotted at any time of the year as long as the temperature is suitable. As long as the ambient temperature is above 15 degrees Celsius, avoiding direct sunlight and maintaining soil moisture, the plant will quickly adapt to the new pot and grow. However, when repotting, the potting soil must be loose and breathable, with good drainage, and a humus sandy loam soil. Most of the original soil should be retained, and only a small amount of soil around the root ball should be removed, avoiding injury to the roots as much as possible. Then, plant it in a slightly larger pot with newly prepared nutrient-rich soil. Press the soil lightly and water thoroughly.
The weather in August often rains, making the relative humidity higher than in spring. Therefore, the Biyu plant grows quickly after repotting, with no acclimatization issues. It can often be rained on, making the leaves even more glossy. At the same time, when repotting, you can also trim the plant. Cut back some of the longer branches and thin out some of the weaker ones. This can stimulate the growth of the plant's roots and lateral buds, promoting the plant to enter the growth peak season as soon as possible. The cut branches can be dried in the wind for a day and then used for propagation, which is very easy to survive. This way, we can get more Biyu plants, which are very suitable for giving to relatives and friends.
Additionally, when repotting, a mixture of two parts peat soil and one part river sand is very suitable for the nutrient-rich soil. If there is no peat soil, you can use two parts of decomposed peanut shells or two parts of decomposed leaf soil mixed with one part of garden soil and one part of river sand, which also works very well.
The above is the detailed content on the benefits and drawbacks of Qingye Biyu and the explanation of the风水 (feng shui) and symbolism of Douni Lü, for everyone's reference and operation.