What should I do if my fairy finger grows longer and thinner?

The reason for this phenomenon

We first need to understand the characteristics of this plant. Although it is relatively shade-tolerant, it will not survive if kept in a dark environment for a long time without sunlight. Without the nourishment of sunlight, its stems will be very thin and it will be difficult to bloom. In addition, it also has certain requirements for fertilizers and needs to be fertilized regularly.

Therefore, we can speculate two related reasons, one of which is insufficient light. The second is insufficient nutrients, such as insufficient nutrients in the soil itself, or too little fertilizer applied.

Solution

Knowing the reasons, we can work out specific solutions.

For the first reason, we must of course adjust the lighting factor appropriately. In spring, early summer and autumn, we can accept full-day sunlight as long as we are sure that the intensity of sunlight will not harm the leaves. If you do this, the plants will accumulate a lot of nutrients through photosynthesis and will naturally stop growing thinner. However, it should be noted that in midsummer, the plants should not be allowed to be burned by the scorching sun. In winter, while ensuring a certain amount of light, you should also pay attention to the temperature. In addition, pay attention to the uniformity of light and don't just expose one side.

For the second case, it is necessary to choose the soil and apply fertilizer reasonably. When choosing potting soil, try to choose nutrient soil, and you can also mix in an appropriate amount of river sand. However, avoid clay soil. As for fertilizing, you can apply some cake fertilizer water (fermented) in spring and early summer until midsummer, with a frequency of once a week.