Cultivation methods and precautions of Buddha's hand (how to care for potted Buddha's hand)

Buddha's hand blooms white flowers in spring and bears fruit after the flowers fade. The fruit matures in late autumn, with a golden color, wrinkled skin, and finger-shaped splits. The one that opens like a chicken's claw after splitting is called an open Buddha's hand, and the one that remains closed is called a closed Buddha's hand.

Is Buddha's hand easy to grow?

Buddha's hand is not easy to grow . The color of Buddha's hand is golden yellow, with a hint of fragrance, very fresh. It can bloom and bear fruit. Buddha's hand is not only ornamental, but also has good medicinal value.

How to cultivate Buddha's hand

1. Soil

When cultivating Buddha's hand, you need to use fertile, breathable, slightly acidic soil . The flower soil can be prepared with peat soil, river sand and perlite in a ratio of 5:2:3. The soil prepared in this way can well meet the nutrients needed for the growth of Buddha's hand, and it is loose and breathable.

2. Water and fertilizer

Buddha's hand is a shallow-rooted plant, and it has a high demand for water, especially in summer , because the temperature is high and evaporation is vigorous, so it needs to be watered in the morning and evening . In spring and autumn , the temperature is suitable, and watering once every 3-5 days is enough . In order to promote the flowering and fruiting of Buddha's hand during its growth period, phosphorus fertilizer or potassium fertilizer can be applied once a week to supplement nutrients.

3. Light and temperature

Buddha's hand likes light. When cultivating, the light should not be too strong. It can be placed in a sunny place to receive scattered light. In winter, the cultivation temperature should be kept above 5 degrees Celsius so that Buddha's hand can safely survive the winter.

Precautions for Buddha's Hand Maintenance

When caring for Buddha's hand, you should pay attention to the fact that it grows relatively fast in spring and needs to consume a lot of nutrients to grow. At this time, you should properly trim the excess branches of Buddha's hand to prevent unnecessary loss of nutrients, so that the Buddha's hand can grow better.