Many people like to maintain foliage plants. Compared with flower plants, foliage plants are more convenient to care for and easier to maintain. They are very suitable for office workers and people who work overtime. Foliage plants can put you in a good mood after a tiring day. So let’s discuss what you need to pay attention to when caring for foliage plants.
1.Avoid direct sunlight
Foliage plants are generally more tolerant of shade and are not adapted to direct sunlight, so try to avoid direct sunlight when placing them. You can take the plants outdoors every week and receive sufficient sunlight for a period of time, but avoid the times when the sunlight is strongest. Plants will grow better if dried in the morning or afternoon when the sunlight is mild.
2. Stay hydrated
When watering foliage plants, do not water frequently. Wait until the potting soil is completely dry before watering thoroughly. In hot weather conditions in summer, you can spray water on the leaves to keep them moist and prevent the leaves from yellowing, poor growth, and death, which is beneficial to plant growth.
3. Fertilize foliage plants
Foliage plants can be fertilized once a month or so, or once every 15 days. Apply light fertilizer instead of thick fertilizer. In the case of hot and muggy summer and cold weather in winter, you should stop fertilizing so that foliage plants can grow better!
4. Suitable temperature
Foliage plants should be kept warm in winter. Plants such as dieffenbachia, pothos, tiger orchid, iron tree, pineapple, rhododendron, green giant, etc. all need a warm environment to grow. They can be placed on a sunny windowsill indoors and kept above 12°C. temperature.
5. Potted plant maintenance
Foliage plants can be maintained in pots. The flower pots can be plastic pots, mud pots, purple sand pots, etc. Mud pots are usually used to cultivate foliage plants. Mud pots have better ventilation and water permeability, allowing plants to grow more lushly. If you think the flowers are unsightly, you can put a plastic pot on the outside of the mud pot, commonly known as a "nest pot". It is beautiful and elegant and is favored by flower lovers.
I believe everyone has a certain understanding of how to care for foliage plants. Foliage plants are a favorite plant among flower lovers. They are very beneficial to air purification and human health. Flower lovers can choose from the basics. Start with potting, watering, fertilizing, placing, etc., and slowly learn the tips for caring for plants, so that foliage plants can grow better.
Post time: Oct-24-2023