How Often to Water a Peace Lily Tree? Detailed Guide to Watering Methods and Planting Techniques
The Peace Lily Tree (Cinnamomum kotoense), just hearing its name carries a very good meaning, able to bless people with peace and health. Just because of its name, many people feel that planting one at home will surely bring a peace-preserving effect, so they rush to buy seeds and prepare to plant one. But when it comes time to plant, they find themselves at a loss. Below is an introduction to its planting methods.
How to water the Peace Lily Tree (how often to water)
Watering principle for the Peace Lily Tree: do not water if not dry, water thoroughly when you do, and do not use too much water, otherwise it will cause root rot leading to poor growth or even death. If kept indoors, generally water once a week, and spray the leaves with water 1-2 times per day.
How to plant the Peace Lily Tree
1. Potting soil selection
For the soil, it is best to choose loose, fertile, well-draining acidic soil rich in organic matter. You can pinch up the soil with your hand; if it has more granules and is fairly loose, it will do. Some soils contain more fine clay powder, and long-term watering can easily cause the soil to become compacted, so they should not be chosen. There are no great requirements for the flower pot; just choose one that suits the size of the plant and meets the growth needs of the Peace Lily Tree.
2. Sunlight requirements
Plants all need sunlight for photosynthesis to ensure rapid growth. In an environment with sufficient sunlight, its leaves will give off a metallic luster. Plants of different ages have different light requirements. For 3-5 years of growth, provide appropriate sunlight and avoid exposure to harsh sun; for 6-10 years, avoid exposure to harsh sun and let it get more sun. The older the Peace Lily Tree, the more sunlight it needs.
3. How to water
Spring and autumn are the growing seasons. Keep the potting soil moderately moist, frequently spray water on the leaf surface, and ensure sufficient air humidity. In winter, reduce the amount of watering by half.
4. Fertilization basics
The Peace Lily Tree prefers fertilizer. During the growing season, apply a compound fertilizer once a month. After the weather turns cool in autumn, apply additional phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to increase the Peace Lily Tree's cold resistance. Stop fertilizing in winter when temperatures are low.
Precautions for planting the Peace Lily Tree
1. The suitable growth temperature is 20°C to 30°C. Young trees are not tolerant of low temperatures. If they encounter more than 5 days of frost, plants maintained or cultivated in the open ground are prone to bark frost cracking, withered branches and leaves, and even the whole plant freezing to death.
2. Whether it is a small number of household potted plants or large-scale commercial cultivation, in winter the greenhouse temperature should be maintained at no lower than 5°C so that the leaves can always maintain their beautiful green appearance. Larger plants can endure short periods of low temperatures around 0°C in a greenhouse without cold wind blowing on them.
3. For potted plants in the Yangtze River basin, it is advisable to move them into a greenhouse before the arrival of Frost's Descent, and move them out after Qingming the following year. Take care to prevent cold damage that may be caused by late frost or a cold spell in late spring. In midsummer, after the temperature exceeds 32°C, provide shade with a shed and spray water on the leaves to increase humidity and lower temperature, so that it can maintain vigorous growth.
Causes of yellow leaves on the Peace Lily Tree and solutions
Causes
1. Due to accidents or special circumstances, the plant's root system is severely damaged, causing the leaves to turn yellow.
2. When the indoor temperature is below 5°C, cold damage causes the Peace Lily Tree to turn yellow and drop leaves.
3. Overwatering causes root rot at the bottom, which in turn causes the plant to turn yellow and drop leaves.
4. Water quality that is too alkaline causes the leaves to slowly turn yellow. This situation is more common in the north, especially in places such as Xinjiang.
5. Improper fertilization, with too much or too concentrated fertilizer, causes the nutrient fibrous roots to lose water, shrink, and die.
6. Long exposure to harsh sunlight causes the leaves to dry out and turn yellow.
Solution: When you find the tree's leaves turning yellow, immediately check whether the Peace Lily Tree's root system is growing normally. If you find that its roots have rotted, immediately remove the rotted parts, cut off the yellowed or dead leaves, and replant once.
It seems that the Peace Lily Tree is relatively easy to plant, but if it is not cared for well, yellow leaves will appear and affect its appearance. Although various problems may arise during the planting process, as long as it is carefully tended, there is no problem. In particular, water and fertilizer, soil, and temperature have a great impact on its growth.