How to grow foliage plants

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: For foliage plants, they generally like warmth, so the temperature can be between 15 and 25 degrees. Their cold resistance varies according to the species, but to ensure safety, try to keep it below 12 degrees.

2. Light: Foliage plants generally like light. However, strong light will burn its leaves, so it needs to be shaded in summer, or placed directly in a cooler location. However, in other seasons, sufficient light must be provided, otherwise the leaves will easily turn yellow and their ornamental value will decrease. In addition, attention should be paid to the uniformity of the light.

3. Watering: For foliage plants, you can water them according to the method of "water thoroughly when dry". In addition to accumulating water, it is also important to sprinkle water on the leaves, especially when it is very hot. This not only has a cooling effect, but also makes the leaves look cleaner and more shiny.

4. Fertilization: For foliage plants, generally you don’t need to apply too much fertilizer. You can apply it once a month or once every fifteen days, but not too much. In addition, there may be some symptoms caused by the lack of certain nutrients, which can be supplemented in a targeted manner.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Foliage plants can generally be propagated by cuttings, using branches or leaves as cuttings. You can mix perlite, garden soil, etc. as the substrate. After insertion, you need to water it thoroughly and then place it in a cool place.

2. Pruning: The branches and leaves of foliage plants are relatively developed and they grow relatively rapidly. Therefore, they need to be pruned in time to improve their shape without wasting too many nutrients. Therefore, dense, dry, and overgrown branches and leaves need to be pruned in time.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Diseases of foliage plants mainly harm the leaves, such as "anthracnose" and "leaf blight", which can be prevented and controlled with chlorothalonil.

2. Pests: They mainly harm leaves, such as aphids and snails. They can be killed manually or sprayed with pesticides, which will be more effective.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: Most of them are non-toxic, but some species are poisonous, such as "Dripping Guanyin".

2. Can it be kept at home? All foliage plants can be kept at home, but you need to pay attention to whether they are poisonous.