How to care for houseplants? Care methods for ten common plants
When decorating nowadays, many people like to place some plants in the living room or bedroom at home. This is not only good for the physical and mental health of the residents, but can also purify indoor air. But then the problem comes: why do flowers that were blooming profusely in the shop quickly wither after being bought home? Why do flowers that thrive with lush branches and leaves at someone else's home still end up being killed even though you do your utmost at your own home? Growing flowers is a body of knowledge, and many details play no small role. Become familiar with the care methods for common houseplants, and stop being a plant killer. Below let us take a look together at the care methods for common houseplants.
Calathea roseopicta
Prefers a semi-shaded environment, fears cold, optimum temperature is 18-22°C; place in diffused light and keep the potting soil moist.
Anthurium
Prefers sun, fears direct blazing sun, likes a hot and humid environment, not cold-tolerant, frost damage occurs below 13°C; during the leaf-growing period, spray frequently to maintain humidity, avoid strong light exposure; place on a north windowsill in summer and on a south windowsill in other seasons.
Bromeliad
Prefers sun and heat, optimum growing temperature 20-25°C; note that water must not accumulate in the pot, and when watering, most of the water should go into the hollow cup in the center.
Phoenix roebelenii (pygmy date palm)
Prefers a warm, humid and semi-shaded environment; place in diffused light.
African jasmine
Does not like direct sunlight, prefers semi-shade, requires good ventilation, likes humidity; in summer it should be cultivated in shade, and in winter water should be strictly controlled, with slightly dry conditions being better.
Dracaena fragrans (Brazilian wood)
Prefers a warm environment, optimum growing temperature 16-26°C, relatively drought-tolerant, needs semi-shaded conditions; prefers loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam.
Ficus bonsai
Prefers loose, fertile sandy acidic soil, not drought-tolerant, relatively tolerant of water and moisture; can be displayed indoors for a long time under diffused light conditions.
Lucky bamboo tower
Prefers a warm environment, optimum temperature 20-25°C, overwintering above 5°C; keep water in the pot at all times.
Rubber plant
Prefers a warm, humid climate, not cold-tolerant; in summer it must not be exposed to blazing sun and should be placed indoors or on a balcony in a ventilated, shaded spot; in winter it is best to overwinter indoors. Water more during the peak growing season, and the potting soil can be slightly drier in winter.
Green emerald (Dieffenbachia)
Prefers warmth and humidity, likes light but fears direct sunlight, shade-tolerant. Overwintering temperature should be above 15°C; the potting soil should be fertile and well-drained.
After reading what the editor introduced for everyone today, I believe friends have gained some understanding of the care methods for common houseplants. I hope this article can help you.