What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Tiger Pilan

Introduction to Tiger Pilan

Sansevieria, also known as Tiger Tail Orchid and Thousand-Year Orchid, is a plant of the Liliaceae family and the genus Sansevieria. Its rhizome grows in a creeping manner and has no stem. Its main methods of reproduction are division and cuttings. Its main varieties include Golden Edged Tiger Tail Orchid and Columnar Leaf Tiger Tail Orchid.

Tiger Pilan cultivation method

Tiger Piranha likes a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is shade-tolerant and drought-tolerant. It is suitable for planting in sandy loam with good drainage. The suitable growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees, and the wintering temperature needs to be above 10 degrees.

When planting Sansevieria, you can put some soil at the bottom, and then start planting from one side of the pot, just control the plant spacing. If you use a 40 cm flowerpot, you can plant 10 individual plants, and the pot will be full in about a year.

Watering method

The watering of Sansevieria needs to be determined according to the climate and the material of the flowerpot. Clay pots with good air permeability can be watered every 2-3 days, while plastic pots and other pots with poor air permeability can be watered every 7-15 days. Watering can be controlled in winter and rainy season, while in hot summer weather, watering is needed frequently when the temperature is lower.

Fertilization method

Solid particles, nutrient solution, foliar fertilizer and root fertilizer can be applied during the growth period of Sansevieria. Liquid fertilizer mainly composed of nitrogen can be applied 1-2 times in March to promote the growth of branches and leaves. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied 2-3 times in April and May to promote the differentiation of flower buds. After flowering, apply rejuvenation fertilizer once more and no more fertilizer can be applied.

Pruning methods

When Sansevieria sprouts in spring, you can trim the weak and diseased branches and the branches with insects to increase ventilation. In order to make it bloom better, you can shorten the long branches to reduce the loss of nutrients, promote the growth of axillary buds, form more flowering and fruiting branches, and pinch the branches several times during the growth period.

Precautions for breeding of tiger lily

Tiger Piranha is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil. The flowerpots can be clay pots, plastic pots, porcelain pots, and ceramic pots. It likes a sunny environment and is best placed in direct sunlight. Water it thoroughly after the soil is dry in spring, and keep the soil in the pot dry but not dry in winter.