Dishui Guanyin can bask in the sun. However, this kind of plant cannot receive direct sunlight for a long time, so when we provide it with light, we should mainly use scattered light. In spring and autumn, we should ensure about 4 hours of light. In summer, we should provide appropriate shade to avoid the heat, and in winter, we should extend the light time to 5 hours. About an hour is appropriate.

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Cultivation methods

Suitable soil

Dripping Guanyin has been accustomed to a free environment and has relatively good adaptability to soil. Strong. Generally, the soil of the Dripping Guanyin that was just bought should be changed every 1 to 2 years. You can choose general garden soil or mixed leaf mold soil. If the soil is relatively sticky, you can add some fine sand to neutralize it.

Appropriate sunlight

Generally, Guanyin plants purchased for homes or offices will be placed in a corner of the room where there is light but not strong light. Because Dripping Guanyin is a plant that likes shade, it can grow well in bright light. If the light is too strong, the leaves will wilt. However, sufficient sunlight must be ensured during the flowering period, otherwise the flower buds will be light green, which will affect the quality.

So the Dripping Guanyin at home or in the office should ensure about 3 hours of light every day.

Suitable temperature

Temperature has a great impact on Dripping Water Guanyin. The most suitable growth temperature is 20~25℃. When the temperature is lower than 18°C, it will enter a dormant state and stop growing. This means that it must be moved indoors in time in winter to ensure an appropriate temperature. But when the summer temperature is higher than 30 degrees Celsius, growth will also be abnormal.

Appropriate moisture

The growth of Dripping Guanyin requires sufficient water, especially in summer, when the environment is sultry. Spray water on the leaves at noon every day to increase the air humidity, so that the leaves of Dripping Guanyin can grow. It will be big and thick. In winter, as long as the indoor temperature is high, you can water normally.

When watering, you need to pay attention to ensure sufficient light. Do not water on cloudy days. Only when light and water cooperate with each other can the Dripping Guanyin grow well.

Sufficient nutrients

Dripling Guanyin likes fertilizer very much. Once there is a lack of fertilizer, the leaves and stems will become shriveled. So fertilize every two weeks and water properly. The choice of fertilizer is mainly nitrogen fertilizer, supplemented by phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. When applying fertilizer, be careful not to pour fertilizer water onto the edges of the leaves, as this can easily cause leaf rot. Many flower lovers hope to ensure that the leaves of Dripping Guanyin are large and green through fertilization. This is indeed a good method. Add a small amount of ferrous sulfate to the fertilizer solution every time you fertilize.