How to grow Chinese evergreen

1. Breeding environment

(1) Soil: Chinese evergreen prefers loose, humus-rich, well-drained sandy soil. It should not be grown in heavy clay soil. It can be prepared by mixing leaf mold with river sand, or by using peat soil and perlite. You can also add some decomposed fertilizer into it.

(2) Watering: The plant prefers moisture and cannot tolerate drought. Therefore, water frequently during the growing period, especially when the temperature is above 25 degrees. When the temperature is below 25 degrees, wait until the soil surface is dry before watering. When the temperature is below ten degrees, water needs to be controlled.

(3) Humidity: Keep the humidity at around 70%. When the evaporation is large and the air is dry, spray water in time.

(4) Temperature: It likes warmth, and the most suitable temperature is between 20 and 30 degrees. You need to pay attention in winter and make sure the temperature is above ten degrees to survive the winter safely. The minimum temperature should not be lower than five degrees, otherwise you will get cold.

(5) Light: Prefers partial shade or scattered light. Adequate light must be provided in winter. Shade is needed in summer. In other seasons, diffuse light is sufficient.

2. Pest control

There are relatively few diseases, and the main insect pest is red spider mites. Once discovered, if there are only a few, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove them. If the number is large, spray targeted pesticides. In addition, attention should also be paid to increasing humidity.

3. Pruning

Newly propagated seedlings need to be pinched when they grow to about ten centimeters to increase the number of branches. Usually, pruning is required according to the overall shape and growth.