How to Grow Kwan-yin Flower? Detailed Guide to Cultivation Methods and Precautions

Kwan-yin Flower is a common household potted plant, named for its shape that somewhat resembles Guanyin sitting on a lotus. So, how do you grow Kwan-yin Flower?

1. Soil conditions

Kwan-yin Flower grows best in soil that has good drainage, strong air permeability, and is relatively fertile. So when mixing potting soil, be sure to pay attention to the proportions. Generally, adding a certain proportion of humus soil, a certain proportion of river sand, and bone meal to the potting soil helps Kwan-yin Flower grow better. Because the soil is relatively moist when Kwan-yin Flower is first planted, do not water it additionally, to avoid root rot caused by excessive water accumulation. A semi-dry state is the condition that is good for root recovery.

2. Temperature conditions

Kwan-yin Flower is not suited to growing in places with strong light and excessive heat, so the most suitable growing temperature is generally between 20 and 30 °C. Kwan-yin Flower is also not very cold-tolerant, and the temperature must not fall below 5 °C. If the temperature is too low, its growth will be affected. Of course, if you move it indoors for care in winter and control the amount of watering well, it can also overwinter safely.

3. Light conditions

When summer temperatures are too high and winter temperatures are too low, Kwan-yin Flower is in a dormant state, so be sure to pay attention to the light issue. In summer, when light is strong and temperatures are high, it is not suitable to leave it outdoors in direct sun; simply placing it in a spot with diffused light will allow it to grow normally, though growth will be relatively slow. In winter, place it in a position with relatively good light, so as to prevent yellowing leaves or prolonged leaf drop.

4. Watering

Water according to the moisture level of the potting soil and the season. In general, watering should follow the principle of “do not water until dry, and water thoroughly when you do.” Under normal circumstances, spraying once a week with warm water is enough to keep its leaves deep green.

5. Fertilizing

In addition to providing sufficient base fertilizer, Kwan-yin Flower also needs a certain amount of compound fertilizer. Remember, fertilizer should not come into contact with the leaves, and after fertilizing, water appropriately to dilute the fertilizer solution in the soil. Applying it once about every 20 days is sufficient.

Kwan-yin Flower is easy to grow and is a type of flower that many people like, but its stems, branches, and leaves are toxic. However, as long as you do not accidentally eat its stems or sap, there is no problem with keeping it normally at home.