Asparagus fern and lucky bamboo growing poorly? Feed them this after early autumn, and the branches will be thicker and the leaves greener
The pace of life is getting faster and faster these days, and people look for a way to relax, to make life feel fuller and less rushed. Besides sports and good food, more and more friends choose to grow flowers. The benefits of growing flowers really are too many to list. Beautifying the space, purifying the air in the room, and also easing tense emotions. For friends in business or those who care about feng shui, flowers and plants carry auspicious meanings, bringing good fortune to the home and nourishing the people in it.
Among these, lucky bamboo and asparagus fern are especially popular. Lucky bamboo and asparagus fern both look elegant and refined. Grow a pot at home and it purifies the air, and lucky bamboo also carries the meaning of wealth and good fortune. Many friends like to grow lucky bamboo, and asparagus fern too, but they just can never grow them well. Early autumn happens to be the peak season for these plants. I specifically asked an old flower grower, and today I will share with you some small care tips for lucky bamboo and asparagus fern.
An old flower grower let it slip: if asparagus fern and lucky bamboo are growing poorly, feed them this after early autumn, and the branches will be thicker, the leaves greener, and new shoots will fill the pot.
The "it" mentioned here is willow branch infusion. Why can willow branch infusion also make asparagus fern and lucky bamboo grow better?
Everyone knows that the willow is a plant with extremely strong vitality. In the past, the tree planted most in the village was the willow. Why plant so many willows? Because willows are easy to keep. Without much effort, they can grow well on their own. But here comes the question again: why are willows so easy to keep?
There has been scientific research on willows, and the research found that willow contains a substance called salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is similar to a plant growth hormone. The growth of many plants is inseparable from this kind of growth hormone, which helps plants take root and sprout faster, and also prevents root rot. The infusion made from willow branches, used to water lucky bamboo and asparagus fern, can prompt them to sprout and grow leaves. Many flower growers use willow branch infusion as rooting water to cultivate plants like Christmas cactus and kalanchoe.
Making willow branch infusion is also very simple. From a willow, cut a few branches that are in their growing period, then remove the leaves on them, cut the branches short, wash them clean, and soak them in clean water. Choose an airtight container and soak for about 2 to 3 days, and then it can be used to cultivate plants.
How to use it on asparagus fern?
Take the soaked willow infusion, add water at a ratio of 1:5, mix it well, and then pour the mixed infusion onto the potting soil of the asparagus fern. Be careful to keep it away from the roots, and use it about once a week. If the leaves of the asparagus fern are not growing lushly, you can also add water to the willow infusion, put it in a spray bottle, and spray it on the leaves of the asparagus fern. With about 30 days of this care, you will be able to see the asparagus fern grow new shoots, and the leaves will grow greener. The branches will also be much thicker than before, with especially good growth.
How to use it on lucky bamboo?
For lucky bamboo grown in water, it is very convenient to use. Trim the bottom of the lucky bamboo you bought with a 45-degree diagonal cut, then mix the willow infusion with clean water at a ratio of 1:10, and put the lucky bamboo into this willow infusion. It will not burn the roots and can also provide sufficient nutrients. Lucky bamboo cultivated this way will quickly grow many new roots. It will grow many new leaves.
The care methods for asparagus fern and lucky bamboo are fairly similar. Do not smoke in front of them, and do not place them at an air conditioner vent. Put them by a window with good light, water them regularly. Add willow infusion as fertilizer. Naturally the branches will be thicker, the leaves greener, and new shoots will fill the pot.
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