"Soft decoration green plant homework" maintenance guide for potted green plants
When we decorate our homes, we always choose to use green plants. This not only makes the whole home energetic and aerobic, but also clears away harmful substances in the space and purifies the air. effect.
Using green plants to decorate your home is also a relatively straightforward and convenient way. However, each plant has its own different meaning, and its placement in different spaces also has its own particular functions. Carefully discovering the stories of plants can also unlock more harmony and beauty in life.
White Jade Tiger Pilan, as long as you drink more water, it will become whiter without makeup.
Attributes: White Jade Tiger Orchid is a perennial herbaceous foliage plant of the genus Sansevieria in the Liliaceae family. It can also survive in a shaded and warm environment. It can grow even under unusual light. The white jade tiger orchid is strong and adaptable. It can tolerate both sunlight and semi-shade, and its cultivation and management are relatively simple.
Suitable environment: When new leaves grow in spring, place them on the balcony to ensure sufficient light to provide photosynthetic nutrients. The balcony is also the place where the home receives air, and the tiger orchid also has the meaning of prosperity. The balcony is the most suitable place.
Cultivation method: loose soil culture, or sandy density soil with good drainage. Wetter soil also helps with drought tolerance. It should be noted that water requirements > fertilization requirements, so the nutrients in the soil should not be excessive to prevent the native old roots from breeding bacteria and microorganisms. In areas with good air circulation, do not water too much. You can change the soil once a year to make the plants whiter as they grow.
Story: The white jade tiger orchid has the meaning of prosperity, which can bring good luck and good luck to the family, attract wealth, and open the way to wealth for the family.
Succulent plants are the energetic and adorable cute guys in the Instagram world.
Attributes: Succulent plants are also called succulent plants and succulent plants. They refer to plant organs whose stems, leaves or roots have developed parenchyma tissue to store water, and appear plump and juicy in appearance. plant. They generally look very cute, their clans are very large, and their shapes and types are ever-changing. Most of them are easy to raise and have strong adaptability and reproductive capabilities.
Suitable environment: Succulents like warmth and are afraid of cold, so the balcony is generally the favorite of succulents. However, as long as it is not winter, succulents can be moved as they like. After all, who wouldn’t want such a cute little cutie at any time? I see it everywhere.
Cultivation methods: The most important thing is to pay attention to seasonal changes and temperature environment. In order to avoid strong sunlight in summer, it needs to be moved to a shaded place. However, if it stays in a place with insufficient sunlight, it will not be easy for the leaves to grow beautiful colors. When the temperature is low in winter, frost should be prevented. Overwatering can easily cause root rot, so do not water directly. It is recommended to use spray to nourish. Note that there is no need to water when the temperature is below 10℃ and above 28℃.
Story: There are many kinds of succulents, so they have many meanings. There are money strings that mean good fortune, small and elegant bear boys, and mountain roses that mean love, so you need to choose according to your specific needs. .
The leaves of Monstera deliciosa have strange shapes, with holes and cracks, very much like the back of a turtle.
Attributes: The stem nodes are thick and resemble Luohan bamboo. Its leaves are always green all year round, the stem is thick, there are large crescent-shaped leaf marks on the nodes, and there are cord-like fleshy aerial roots. It is extremely tolerant to shade. It is Large indoor potted foliage plants.
Suitable environment: Monstera deliciosa has an obvious effect on removing formaldehyde from the air. It also has the effect of absorbing carbon dioxide at night. It plays a great role in improving indoor air quality and increasing indoor oxygen content. It is suitable for In the elderly room or master bedroom.
Cultivation method: Fertile and loose planting soil is preferred, preferably soil rich in organic fertilizers. Usually water it once a day, but in winter you can water it once every 3-4 days. Because the pot soil must be kept moist and there must be no accumulation of water, the drainage effect of the soil must be good. It can be watered in a semi-shady environment, but the temperature should not be lower than 6℃. Dilute it with liquid fertilizer and apply it to make it grow more lushly. Pay attention to daily pruning and maintenance, promptly deal with diseased branches, and spray pesticides on congested areas to prevent insect pests.
Story: Turtle is synonymous with longevity. Monstera, as its name suggests, has the meaning of health and longevity.
If there are elderly people in the family, it can be placed in their bedroom or in the living room. The green and vibrant appearance can add vitality to the entire room, improve people's mood and become positive and optimistic.
The old man's beard is also called Usnea pineapple. It looks like a wig and a beard.
Attributes: Hanging high in the air, with no water or soil to nourish it, and even its roots cannot be seen. This is the magical plant Old Man's Beard. It relies on the scales on its leaves to absorb moisture and nutrients in the air, so it is also called air grass.
Suitable environment: The elderly must be suitable for potted plants to decorate indoors. They can also be placed on balconies, windowsills, desks, or hung in the living room. The elderly must have good air purification capabilities, have high ornamental value, and are deeply loved by people.
Cultivation method: The cold tolerance is very strong. In artificial cultivation, it can be hung down and grow wildly downwards. Elderly people with strong vitality must be very easy to take care of. They can be exposed to the sun and rain when placed in the open air. If you are indoors, just a little bit of water and a full spray with a watering can every two or three days is enough. If you forget about it for a long time, you can even put it in the sink and soak it for 10 minutes after half a month, or hang it on the towel rack and steam it together while taking a shower. It's simply the gospel for lazy people~
Story: The old man must have a meaning "strong" that does not fit the name, so that he can take root and sprout. Vicissitudes and suffering cannot stop your life, and you have gone through ups and downs but have a noble head. Never low.
Pothos is the most common small hanging basket in homes.
Attributes: Pothos has strong twining properties, well-developed aerial roots, colorful leaves, evergreen all year round, and long drooping branches. It is an excellent foliage plant and is very suitable for indoor cultivation as a shade-tolerant foliage plant. It is native to the tropical rain forests of the Malay Peninsula in Asia, South America, and Brazil. Also called golden kudzu, it is a vine.
Suitable environment: Pothos can absorb benzene, trichlorethylene, and formaldehyde in the air and has strong impurity adsorption capacity. Pothos is known as a green purifier. A pot of Pothos should be 8 to 10 square meters. The room is equivalent to an air purifier, so pothos is suitable for placement on sunny windowsills, kitchens, and toilets. Not only can it remove evil spirits, but it can also remove odor and add fresh air.
Cultivation method: Hanging cultivation can be done, and flower pots with hooks can be used. Pothos likes moisture, but don't get too much water, otherwise it will cause rotten roots and dead leaves. In spring and autumn, you can water once every 2-3 days; in summer, water evaporates quickly, so you need to water once a day; in winter, spray the leaves with warm water every three to five days to nourish the stems and leaves and keep them green. Originally growing in tropical rain forests, it is not suitable for direct sunlight. However, in order to carry out good photosynthesis, it cannot be placed in a cool place for a long time, and the room temperature is not suitable for being lower than 10°C.
Story: Pothos is extremely tenacious and comes alive when exposed to water. It is also known as the flower of life. The meaning of Pothos is to watch for happiness.
Pinkgrass is a tropical plant that can be used as a clump of shrubs at home.
Attributes: A palm shrub that can grow to 3-8 meters in height, with pinnate leaves and regular lobes. The appearance is easily reminiscent of exotic Southeast Asia and tropical rainforest areas. It is a very Western-style foliage plant. It likes warmth and moisture, but is not very cold-tolerant in semi-shaded environments. It is also commonly known as yellow coconut.
Suitable environment: Placing saffron at home can effectively remove benzene, trichlorethylene, formaldehyde and other harmful substances in the air. squirrel has the function of evaporating water vapor. Plant one at home. Sanwei Kwai can keep the indoor humidity at around 50, especially in winter when the indoor humidity is low, it can effectively increase the indoor humidity. With its majestic and even wild appearance, the living room is often where it is placed. Generally, you can also place one at the diagonal position on both sides of the entrance for viewing.
Cultivation method: It has a very important feature, which is that it is afraid of cold. If the temperature is below 20°C, there is a possibility of frostbite on the leaves. Although they like warmth, they should not be exposed to the sun. Too high a temperature will cause the leaves to turn yellow. It is best to breed them between 20-30℃. It does not have high requirements for watering, and the pot soil can be kept moist. Pour some organic fertilizer every half month to make it grow more lushly. Every two or three years, you can prune properly to remove side buds and insect branches.
Pay attention to cleaning and wiping the dust on the leaves regularly, and it will be happier.
Story: Sunflower is a very grand landscape plant. It has the meaning of "auspicious and auspicious, flourishing in all directions". The auspicious meaning can improve the feng shui of the house, strengthen the yang energy in the home, and increase wealth.
The bird of paradise is full of fairy spirit, but it is not a kind of bird.
Attributes: Because this plant has a cute bird-like appearance, and its leaves look like crane wings, full of fairy spirit, its scientific name is also called Strelitzia reginae. It is a subtropical long-day plant that likes a warm, humid and sunny environment, and is most afraid of severe cold and heat.
Suitable environment: The Bird of Paradise plant is tall, with leaves like bananas and unique flower shapes. It has very good ornamental value. Because of its tall body, it is suitable for spacious spaces. The living room is a good choice.
Cultivation method: It has relatively high requirements for sunlight, so it is necessary to ensure that there are at least 4 hours of sunshine every day. Try to breed them at 10-25°C in normal times. In winter, they must be placed indoors to avoid damage. It usually takes about half a month to water it with liquid fertilizer.
Story: The meaning of the bird of paradise is waiting. The bird that can fly to heaven can bring all kinds of emotions and longings to heaven. No matter when and where, never forget that the person you love is waiting for you. .
Dieffenbachia, nature’s air purifier.
Attributes: Dieffenbachia is a perennial herbaceous plant that likes high temperature, high humidity, semi-shade or shade environment, and does not like cold. Its evergreen leaves are its greatest ornamental value. Sometimes it can bloom and produce red fruits.
Suitable environment: Dieffenbachia can remove nicotine, formaldehyde and other harmful substances. It is a must-have vegetation if there are smokers in the home. Dieffenbachia is usually placed in the living room or bedroom for decorative purposes. People feel refreshed. In addition, Dieffenbachia can also absorb indoor toxic gases and release oxygen to purify the indoor air, which is especially beneficial to the elderly with weak immunity.
Cultivation method: Dieffenbachia is not suitable for growing in a closed space. If the ventilation is poor, the leaves will easily grow a brown mold layer and breed bacteria, which is the common leaf rot that everyone encounters. The light should not be too strong, but sufficient photosynthesis is still needed. You can move the evergreen to a location with astigmatism. Its root system is easy to rot during watering, so watering must be appropriate, just remember not to let the soil dry out. You can usually loosen the soil carefully to allow the roots to fully breathe and avoid leaf rot.
Story: Dieffenbachia means health and longevity, as its name has always been used as a symbol of wealth, auspiciousness, peace and longevity throughout the ages, and is deeply loved by people.
Asparagus bamboo is the favorite touch of green on the tea table in the study.
Attributes: Asparagus prefers a warm, humid, semi-shady and ventilated environment. It is intolerant of severe cold and drought in winter. Although Asparagus is not bamboo, its leaves are soft and green all year round. Its branches are jointed and look like bamboo. But compared with the tall and straight bamboo, it highlights the elegant and unrestrained posture. The leaves are slender and beautiful, densely grown like feathers, and green. There are layers of clouds, the plant shape is elegant, and it has unique charm, so it is also called Cloud Bamboo.
Suitable environment: As an elegant bamboo, it can be placed in many places. The most suitable place for it is of course the study room. Its elegant and unique temperament gives the room a scholarly atmosphere. Its leaves are as slender as feathers. Although the flowers are small and white in bloom, they are dotted with stars among the green bushes, which look elegant and lovely, but their fragrance is very strong.
Cultivation method: Asparagus generally likes shade and is afraid of heat, and the growth environment is suitable to be controlled at 15-25℃. It is not advisable to water too much at ordinary times. Generally, watering once a week is enough. If the leaves turn yellow, you need to stop watering and just spray water on the leaves to keep them moist. It has relatively high requirements for potting soil. Sandy soil with good drainage effect will make asparagus live more comfortably. It can be prepared with humus soil and decomposed organic fertilizer.
Story: Asparagus bamboo has the title of "elegant bamboo", which means eternity, family affection, love, friendship, and sincere heart will never change.
Greenery can be synonymous with many happy families. Only by mastering the understanding of varieties, familiarizing yourself with their characteristics, and accumulating your own care experience will you finally see the elves you raise. Develop incredible looks and create a spark of "family" flavor in your life.
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