Cultivation methods and precautions of silver vein acanthus

The silver-veined acanthus is not only easy to grow, but also can show very beautiful colors in autumn and winter. To grow the silver-veined acanthus, you can choose a flowerpot with good air permeability and drainage performance, and a fertile soil with good drainage, looseness, breathability, and rich in humus. Provide appropriate shade when the light is strong, and release it outdoors to receive light when the light is insufficient. Watering should follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet. Once pests and diseases are found, spray pesticides immediately for treatment.

Cultivation method of silver vein acanthus

Silver vein acanthus loves sunlight very much, but needs to avoid direct sunlight. It can be placed indoors for scattered light cultivation. At the same time, the placement angle should be adjusted frequently to ensure the beautiful shape of the plant. It is not cold-resistant. The temperature for wintering needs to be above 10℃. Pay attention to keeping warm in winter. In the growth period of silver vein acanthus, in addition to watering it in large quantities, you should also spray water on the leaves frequently to increase the air humidity. It is recommended that it be cultivated in soil rich in humus and with good air permeability to make its growth as oysters.

1. Pot soil:

For the cultivation of silver vein flowers, you can choose a clay pot or tile pot with good air permeability and drainage performance, and choose fertile soil that is well-drained, loose, breathable, and rich in humus. Before potting, lay a layer of broken tiles at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage.

2. Lighting:

Silver vein flower is a plant that likes sunlight, but when the light is strong in summer and autumn, it needs to be shaded with a shade cloth, or placed in a place indoors with sufficient scattered light. In winter and spring, the indoor light is weak, so it needs to be regularly released outdoors to receive light during the warm noon.

3. Temperature

Silver vein flower likes a warm environment, and the most suitable temperature for its growth is about 25℃. When the temperature in summer is higher than 30℃, you can spray water on the plant and the surrounding environment to cool it down. When the temperature in winter is lower than 12℃, the silver vein flower needs to be placed in a warm place indoors to avoid frostbite from low temperature.

4. Moisture

Silver vein flower likes a humid environment. Water it when the soil surface becomes dry. Stop watering until the water seeps out from the bottom of the pot to keep the soil moist, but do not water it excessively to avoid water accumulation in the pot soil and cause root rot. When the environment is dry, you also need to spray water on the plant and the surrounding environment to increase the humidity.

Precautions for the maintenance of silver vein acanthus

When caring for the silver-veined acanthus, it is important to note that if it is placed in a place with little light for a long time, it will easily grow too tall and the leaves will lack luster. It is recommended to repot it once in early spring every year. Appropriate pruning and shaping can be done when repotting. Do not do a one-size-fits-all approach and flexibly control the height of the plant.