Evergreen leaves, like its name, are evergreen all the year round. They are big and green, and the ornamental value of both green leaves and mosaic leaves is very high. If properly maintained, they can even produce very elegant flowers and fiery fruits. In addition, Evergreen also symbolizes all the best, so it is most appropriate to raise a pot at home. Let's take a look at the maintenance skills of Evergreen with Huahua!
I. Soil
We maintain potted evergreen at home with relatively higher requirements on soil, which is loose, fertile, breathable and permeable, and it is better to make the soil slightly acidic, which is more conducive to the flowering of evergreen.
We can prepare some soil suitable for the growth of evergreen, such as humus soil or pine needle soil and some granular soil such as perlite and vermiculite, which is very suitable for the growth of evergreen. In addition, the soil should be watered with diluted ferrous sulfate solution once a month to maintain the acidity of the soil and make the evergreen grow better.
Second, water
If you want to raise evergreen, you need to control the amount of water, because the roots of evergreen are very thick, and too much water can easily lead to water accumulation and root rot in the soil. Therefore, we should not water evergreen soil if it is not dry, and follow the principle of wringing it out and not getting wet.
Especially in winter, Evergreen has entered a dormant period, and its growth rate is very slow, so we should reduce the amount of watering appropriately. However, for flower friends with indoor heating or air conditioning, the air at home is relatively dry, and we should properly spray water on the plants to moisturize and create a humid environment, which can also make the leaves look more oily and green.
Third, the light
Evergreen prefers a cool growth environment, so the demand for light is not great, and it is usually enough to scatter light, which is especially suitable for indoor maintenance with insufficient light. However, the light in winter is relatively soft, so we can often bask in the sun for Evergreen, and sufficient light will also help Evergreen to spend the winter safely.
However, if the light is too strong in summer, just put it in a place with enough scattered light at home for maintenance. Don't let it receive direct sunlight, otherwise it will easily lead to dry leaves and yellowing.
In addition, Huahua also reminds everyone not to put Evergreen in a high temperature place in winter or summer. In addition to the direct sunlight in summer, it is also necessary to stay away from the heat source at home in winter, otherwise the branches and leaves of Evergreen will easily grow in vain and consume a lot of nutrients, which will directly affect the quality and quantity of flowering.
Fourth, fertilization
In addition, in order to keep evergreen leaves always oily green, we must give them sufficient nutrients during the maintenance process. Generally speaking, it is enough to apply fertilizer once every 5 to 20 days/kloc-0, and you can choose compound fertilizer with balanced nutrition, so that all kinds of nutrients are not missing, not only the leaves can be more oily green, but also the phosphorus and potassium elements contained in them can promote flowering and fruiting.
Also, we should prune those branches that are not energetic or grow in vain regularly, so as to avoid unnecessary nutrient consumption and make evergreen grow and develop better.
In short, Evergreen is much higher than common green plants such as green radish and chlorophytum, but the maintenance method is just as simple, so you want a more special flower friend at home to raise a pot quickly!