5 easy-care flowers: they can live for over a decade without any attention, and they can also purify the air
Peperomia
Peperomia, also known by the alias "little jade," has a name that sounds small and cute, with bright and glossy leaves. Growing it in a small white pot is the most pleasing to the eye.
Peperomia can absorb secondhand smoke, formaldehyde, xylene and other harmful gases, and can also absorb electromagnetic radiation, doing a very good job of purifying the air and beautifying the room.
Care tips
1. Soil
Peperomia likes loose, fertile, well-drained soil, which can be made by mixing river sand, garden soil and leaf mold.
2. Light
Avoid direct strong light at all costs; it is best grown in partial shade.
3. Watering
Peperomia likes moisture. During the growing period from May to September, water it more; when the weather is hot, spray the leaves more often to raise air humidity and keep the leaf patterns clear and the foliage emerald green.
4. Fertilizing
During the peak growing season, apply liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer once a month; reduce fertilizing after overwintering.
Bird's nest sansevieria
Bird's nest sansevieria is a short plant with wide, short leaves that can also curl and overlap. The leaf surface is patterned like a tiger's tail, strange and fun, and it is very suitable for decorating a balcony or desk.
Care tips
1. Soil
Bird's nest sansevieria likes dry, airy sandy loam or leaf mold.
2. Light
Bird's nest sansevieria has low light requirements and grows well in both full sun and partial sun. In summer, avoid direct strong light, which can scorch the leaves.
3. Watering
Bird's nest sansevieria is drought-tolerant and hates waterlogging; better dry than wet. When growth is vigorous, it can be watered more, but standing water must be poured out promptly to avoid root rot; in hot summer weather, water less and spray around the leaves to cool them down.
4. Fertilizing
During the peak growing season, apply diluted liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer 1 to 2 times a month; in hot summer weather, fertilize less.
Jade plant
Jade plant, also called "fat baby," is a well-deserved thick-skinned plant, with plump leaves and evergreen foliage, very easy to grow. Placed on a balcony or indoor table as an accent, it looks very elegant and refined.
Care tips
1. Soil
Jade plant likes loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam.
2. Light
Jade plant likes light and is suitable for growing on a sunny south-facing balcony; avoid prolonged exposure to strong sun in summer.
3. Watering
Jade plant is a succulent plant, and its leaves themselves store a lot of water, so it is drought-tolerant and hates moisture. When watering, water when dry and let it dry out between waterings; when completely dry, water thoroughly.
Fertilizing
During the vigorous growth period, apply decomposed soybean cake liquid fertilizer 2-3 times a month; it must be diluted to avoid excessive fertilizer causing leggy growth.
Clivia
Clivia has sword-shaped leaves, and the plant is elegant and handsome, with the bearing of a gentleman. Grown indoors, it can both decorate and be enjoyed, and also purify the air.
Care tips
1. Soil
Clivia likes warmth and humidity, and fertile, loose, well-drained sandy soil or garden soil.
2. Light
Clivia is a partial-shade plant that likes cool conditions and hates high temperatures and direct strong light. In summer, just keep it indoors in a spot with diffused light.
3. Watering
Clivia is drought-tolerant but likes a humid environment. In summer, water once in the morning and once in the evening each day, and spray around the plant often to maintain relatively high air humidity.
4. Fertilizing
Clivia likes fertilizer; apply diluted compound fertilizer about once every half month, but avoid excessive fertilizer that harms the roots.
Aloe
Aloe is truly the uncrowned king of the thick-skinned world, with thick, juicy leaves and evergreen foliage all year round. Grown indoors, it can remove dust, absorb exhaust gases and purify the air.
Care tips
1. Soil
Aloe likes loose, airy, well-drained slightly acidic soil. It can be made by mixing garden soil and leaf mold with gravel; avoid compacted soil.
2. Light
Aloe likes light and tolerates partial shade, and hates direct strong light. In summer, keep it indoors in bright diffused light; outdoors it needs shading.
3. Watering
Aloe has strong drought resistance; it is fine without watering for ten days to half a month. In summer, avoid standing water when watering.
4. Fertilizing
Aloe likes nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers. During the growing period, fermented cake fertilizer, chicken manure, compost and the like can be used.
Flower friends, which thick-skinned flower do you like best?