How to cultivate积水凤梨 to make it grow fast
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Bromeliaceae plants, 积水凤梨 subfamily (bromelioideae), epiphytes growing in tropical rainforests, with the most genera but few species, most have spirally arranged leaves, with a central part that can store water, most are epiphytic. Most will produce berries and wet seeds, which are dispersed by birds and animals, and most leaves have spines. There are a total of 31 genera and 800 species. Their color, shape, and ecological habits are full of variety, subverting the general impression of pineapple, making them extremely unique plants.
积水凤梨 is an exotic plant, so there is relatively little planting experience in China. The planting experience shared by plant enthusiasts is for reference only!
1. About watering
The center of 积水凤梨 should always have clean water. The water should be clean. In summer, stagnant water easily spoils or green algae grow in the water. Clean it thoroughly and rinse with fresh water. Otherwise, dirty or spoiled water can easily rot the heart, so don't assume that it won't die because there is stagnant water. Clean water is necessary.
Watering the roots depends on the situation. Generally, for newly purchased 积水凤梨, to promote root growth quickly, water more frequently, such as once every two days, which helps root development. Some people even say that waist watering is effective, which means placing the pot in water up to the pot's waist. Of course, the pot must have a hole at the bottom. This promotes root growth quickly. I haven't tried this, but looking at photos from plant enthusiasts, it seems to be effective. I usually water every two to three days, and the root growth seems fine. It is said that the roots of pineapple are for stabilization, so less watering is not a big issue. Sometimes I don't water for half a month in summer, and it's still fine, provided there is stagnant water in the leaves. As long as there is stagnant water in the leaves, even if it's not planted, it won't die. This is a characteristic of 积水凤梨, as the leaves can also drink water.
How to cultivate 积水凤梨 to make it grow fast
As for whether to fertilize during watering, please refer to the section on fertilizing below. Never fertilize randomly, as countless lessons have been learned from incorrect fertilization.
2. Sunlight, sunlight is a good companion for 积水凤梨. Only with sunlight will pineapple have various vibrant colors. Except for some delicate V genera, they can all be exposed to the sun, and it's best to do so. Without sunlight, 积水凤梨 will become very green, losing its original color, and the leaves will grow long and irregularly. Many people like to keep them in an aquarium, which requires a high-power lamp, consuming a lot of electricity. For environmental protection, I suggest using natural sunlight. The more sunlight, the better, preferably direct sunlight. In summer, when the sun is strong, provide some shade, otherwise, it may get sunburned. I had one deep-colored 积水凤梨 sunburned in summer, but the others were fine. I've seen Thais grow pineapples with a thin shade net, but they are on the equator. Whether or not to shade depends on your own situation. I personally think that there's no need to shade in spring, autumn, and winter in our country, so enjoy the sun. Whether to shade in summer also depends on your living environment. Generally, for those with limited sunlight on their balconies, no shading is needed in summer.
3. Coloring, personally, I think low temperature and sun exposure are indispensable conditions for coloring, of course, also depending on the variety. Some varieties are just green and won't color. 积水凤梨 is a bit like succulents; in cold weather with plenty of sunlight, they will have vibrant colors. Of course, in summer, many 积水凤梨 will fade, but some varieties still maintain good color with enough sunlight.