Snake plants grow slowly; after autumn, grow them with this, and thick roots sprout small shoots that break through the pot.

As people's living standards improve, they pay more and more attention to their spiritual life. For example, some people fall in love with fitness, some with reading, some with travel, some with music... and of course even more people fall in love with growing flowers. Why do so many people love growing flowers?

This is mainly because growing flowers is an activity with many benefits, suitable for all ages. Flower enthusiast Mr. Li says that since retiring, he has fallen in love with growing flowers. Seeing the vibrant plants at home makes him feel full of drive and vitality every day, as if he has grown several years younger. Growing flowers and plants every day also gives him a kind of spiritual sustenance. Flower enthusiast Miss Wang says that keeping a few pots of flowers at home instantly raises the taste of the home, and it feels very warm and beautiful. Moreover, since she started growing flowers, she feels very energized and relaxed when she gets home, and she is happy whenever she sees the plants.

You see, this is an activity suitable for all ages, cultivating character, beautifying the home, purifying the air. It is really wonderful. Keeping a few pots of flowers brings so many benefits, so why wouldn't we do it?

In particular, some foliage potted plants, such as the snake plant (Sansevieria), are especially loved by many flower enthusiasts. The snake plant has elegant leaf shapes and can adapt to all kinds of home decor environments. Whether your decor is Chinese-style or Western-style, the snake plant is suitable to grow. Although many flower enthusiasts like snake plants very much, anyone who has grown one knows that snake plants grow slowly. So is there a way to make them grow a bit faster?

This is the topic we are sharing today. Let's take a look!

Snake plants grow slowly; after autumn, grow them with "it", and thick roots turn into small shoots, breaking through the pot. It is just amazing!

(One)

Add some worm castings, and the potting soil becomes loose and nutritious, the roots become strong, and there are many small shoots.

Many flower enthusiasts notice while growing snake plants that the potting soil easily becomes compacted. Then the roots of the snake plant cannot absorb nutrients, so of course it grows slowly. If you want to solve this problem, many flower enthusiasts repot the plant, but that is very troublesome. In fact, if we add some worm castings, it can all be solved.

Why is that?

This is mainly because earthworms eat a large amount of straw, weeds, soil particles and other impurities as they grow. When they absorb all the nutrients in their bodies, they secrete a kind of nutrient liquid that digests the organic matter they have eaten. During digestion, this organic matter is decomposed and matured, and then excreted, becoming an excellent matured organic fertilizer. It has a good promoting effect on plant growth and has some incredible fertilizing effects on plants, and is called the "king of fertilizers in nature."

So how do we use worm castings to grow snake plants?

This is actually very simple. You only need to go to a park and collect some worm castings (of course, if you do not like that, you can also buy some online; they are not expensive). After collecting the worm castings, put them in the sun to bake for about 7 days, and then they are ready to use. The methods of use are as follows:

1. Put them directly on the flower pot, directly as a top dressing for the snake plant. As you water, the nutrients will slowly leach out, achieving the purpose of caring for the snake plant.

2. Mix them directly into the potting soil. Generally, using 5% is enough. Growing the snake plant directly with this also works very well.

3. This method is suitable for using on snake plants at any time. When watering, take 2-3 worm castings and put them in the water. When they have completely turned into muddy water, water the snake plant with it. The effect is good. Generally, using it 2 times a month is enough.

Of course, worm castings are not only for growing snake plants; they can also be used for other flowers. It can be said that even the most delicate flowers can use them. They nourish both roots and leaves, and they will not burn the roots, so they are especially good. Moreover, after long-term use, they can make the potting soil loose, breathable and nutritious. Even if you do not repot for a long time, the soil will not become compacted.

(Two)

If you want snake plants to grow well, other care is indispensable.

1. Light

The snake plant is a light-loving plant, but it cannot be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time either. For home care, we can place it in a place with bright light and good ventilation. It needs to be rotated often so that its leaves can grow evenly.

2. Watering

The leaves of the snake plant have water-storage capacity, so it is especially drought-tolerant. We do not need to water it too much. Just keep the potting soil moist. Water according to the principle of "water when dry, stop when wet," and there must be no standing water in the pot.

You can often wipe its leaves with a soft cloth.

3. Fertilizing

If you want the snake plant to grow well, fertilizing is indispensable. In addition to the worm castings mentioned above, giving it fermented rice water or soybean water once a month can help it grow well. In particular, fermented soybean water is especially loved by snake plants. After use, it can make the snake plant's root system strong and covered with small shoots. Flower enthusiast Mr. Li's snake plant, grown this way, even broke through the pot.

That is all for today's sharing.

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