It is for these reasons that many people like to keep pineapples in the office. So how can we raise pineapples in the office? What are the points that need attention? How should I raise it?
First, choose the correct cultivation method 1. There are two main cultivation methods for growing fruits in the office, namely hydroponics and soil cultivation, and pineapple, as a fruit that can only be cultivated in the office in the middle and late growth period, is recommended to be hydroponics, which is simple, clean and more worry-free to operate.
2. Of course, if you really don't like hydroponics, it's ok to use soil culture, and the growth effect is also very good, but some friends may prefer hydroponics to be clean and simple, and you don't need to mix your own soil.
II. Steps of Hydroponics and Soil Cultivation 1. Hydroponics Steps
Prepare a transparent glass or plastic container, the size of which should be suitable for the growth of pineapple. Add a proper amount of water into the container, and the depth of water should just cover the roots of pineapple. Cut off the top of the pineapple, leaving a stem, and insert the stem into the water. Place it in a well-lit place and change the water once a day to keep the water clean. 2. Soil cultivation steps:
Prepare a flowerpot suitable for pineapple growth, with drainage holes at the bottom. Put a layer of stones or bricks at the bottom of the basin to drain water. Put a proper amount of soil in the basin, and the soil should be loose and well drained. Cut off the top of the pineapple, leaving a stem, and insert the stem into the soil. Place it in a well-lit place, and water it properly every week to avoid over-watering. Third, the conditions that need to be met in the process of planting pests and diseases: common pests and diseases include pineapple aphids, pineapple spiral nematodes, pineapple leaf spot and so on. Although it is cultivated indoors, we need to pay attention to these problems. The solution can be to use appropriate pesticides to spray, regularly remove the leaves and dead leaves of pests and diseases, and maintain the health of pineapple plants. Water shortage: If you are hydroponics, you don't need to consider water shortage. Pineapple has a high demand for water, and lack of water will lead to poor plant growth. Therefore, water reasonably, keep the soil moist but not too wet, and avoid water accumulation. For indoor situations, it's best to keep watering once every morning and evening, with less watering each time. That is, keep the principle of less irrigation and more irrigation. Adequate nutrition: The growth of pineapple needs adequate nutrition, and the lack of certain elements will lead to yellowing and slow growth of the plant. Therefore, it is necessary to apply fertilizer regularly to supplement the lack of nutrients. Organic fertilizer or chemical fertilizer can be used, and nutrient solution can be used for hydroponics. It is also possible to mix other peels in the soil during soil culture. Temperature adaptation: Pineapple requires high temperature, and too low or too high temperature will affect its growth. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a suitable location to avoid exposure to extreme temperatures. It is also recommended that you place it inside the indoor window, so that you can not only have sufficient natural light, but also enjoy the constant temperature environment in the office. Suitable soil or water quality conditions: Pineapples like loose and well-drained soil. If the soil quality is not good, it will affect the growth of plants. The solution is to improve soil quality, and organic matter or lime can be added to improve soil structure. If it is hydroponics, clean water quality needs to be added or replaced regularly. When there are impurities in the water, it is recommended that you replace all the water and then add nutrient solution again. Proper pruning and coring: Pruning and coring of pineapple have an important influence on plant growth and fruit. Improper pruning and coring will lead to poor plant growth or poor fruit. Learn the correct pruning and coring techniques, and carry out appropriate pruning according to the growth of plants. Because when yellow leaves or rotten leaves appear, they must also be trimmed in time to avoid wasting redundant nutrients. Fourth, I summed up some difficulties and solutions I encountered in raising pineapples indoors and shared them with you. First of all, I used hydroponics. At first, when hydroponics are carried out, the medium and low water levels will be enough, depending on everyone's indoor environment. If the pineapple poles you buy are relatively dry, it is recommended that you use a higher water level and soak the poles in the water as much as possible. You may find that the water quality will become faster in the middle and late stages, and it will be turbid in less than two or three days after each water change. This kind of situation is normal, don't worry, just need everyone to be diligent and change more water. After that, it will give off the fragrance of pineapple, and the water quality will not become turbid so easily. When the pineapple begins to ripen, the head is usually heavy, and it is easy to break the pole. The nutrients felt in the previous and later stages may not be enough to support the pineapple to ripen. It is suggested that you can support it through a bracket or rope, or you can lean the pineapple pole against the wall. As long as the pineapple is big enough, even if the pole is broken, you don't have to worry. If it is really broken, everyone will cut it out, put it in a cool, dry and ventilated place, and wait for a week or two to naturally mature. There is also about the ripening time of pineapples. Many people may find that their tribe is almost big, but it is immature. In fact, the ripening of pineapple is mainly affected by temperature. If the temperature is cold, between 10 ~20 degrees, it usually takes up to one month to ripen. However, if the temperature is very high in summer, or if the pineapple is kept on the window sill of the office and is often exposed to direct sunlight, then the pineapple can usually be fully matured in about ten days. Therefore, it is also recommended that you raise pineapples in hot weather. Finally, I wish everyone can successfully raise pineapples in the office and inject vitality into the workspace. Let's build an office environment in full of green together!