How to grow golden-edged spider plants better and more vigorously? Maintenance methods of potted golden-edged spider plants

Chlorophytum comosum is an ornamental plant raised in many families. It has beautiful leaves and bright colors. Placing a pot of Chlorophytum comosum at home can not only beautify the home, but also has a good effect of purifying the air.

How to grow golden-edged spider plants to make them more vigorous

1. Soil

Chlorophytum comosum likes loose, fertile and breathable soil. You can choose humus soil, peat soil, coarse sand and decomposed cake fertilizer, mix them evenly in the ratio of 5:3:1:1 as the culture soil.

2. Lighting

Chlorophytum comosum likes sunlight and is suitable for cultivation in sunny places. It needs shade in summer. It can be placed on the balcony or in the sunny place near the window for indoor cultivation, and can also be exposed to scattered light.

3. Temperature

Chlorophytum comosum grows best in a warm environment, and the most suitable temperature for growth is 20℃-15℃. When the temperature is below 5℃ in winter, the plant grows slowly and enters a dormant period. It can be moved to a warm place indoors for maintenance, and the night temperature should be controlled at around 10℃.

4. Watering

Chlorophytum comosum likes moisture. Depending on the dryness and wetness of the soil, do not water it unless it is dry. If you water it, water it thoroughly and avoid water accumulation. In summer, the temperature is high and the water evaporates quickly. You can water it once a day. In winter, control the amount of water to avoid flooding the roots.

5. Fertilization

Fertilizer is the key point for Chlorophytum comosum. Apply thin decomposed cake fertilizer water every 15-20 days during the growth period. Apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer water when the leaves are dull, with nitrogen fertilizer as the main fertilizer. Apply thin fertilizer frequently, and do not fertilize during the dormant period.

6. Pests and diseases

The high temperature and humid environment is prone to infection by pests and diseases. When pests appear, pesticides should be sprayed in time for prevention and control, and plant ventilation should be strengthened at the same time.

7. Change pots regularly

The golden edge spider plant grows very fast and can produce a large number of leaves and creeping stems in a year. At the same time, the roots in the flowerpot will also grow wildly. Almost every year, it is necessary to trim the old and weak roots and change the potting soil.

How to grow Chlorophytum comosum hydroponica

Chlorophytum comosum can be grown hydroponically . When growing hydroponically, you should pay attention to the method. First, take the plant out of the potting soil, remove the soil at the roots, and clean the roots.

Then soak it in carbendazim solution for 10 minutes to disinfect and sterilize. Choose a container according to the size of the plant and fill it with an appropriate amount of clean water. Note that if it is tap water, it needs to be dried for two days before use. After preparation, just put the plant in. Change the water frequently in the early stage and it will resume growth soon.