How to grow Epiphyllum

How to grow Epiphyllum

1. Breeding environment

1. Soil: Epiphyllum needs loose, well-drained soil, which can be mixed with peat soil, coarse sand and slag.

2. Watering: In summer, the amount of watering should be increased appropriately, but there should be no accumulation of water, otherwise the roots will easily rot; in winter, the amount of watering should be controlled and the soil in the pot should be kept as dry as possible; if it is rainy season, the water in the soil in the pot should be disposed of in time. When the weather is hot, you can spray water around to increase the air humidity, which can help it grow.

3. Light: In spring and autumn, it is best to place it in a semi-shaded place to avoid sunlight. In summer, place it in a bright and well-ventilated place indoors. It must not be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise it will easily cause the stems to turn yellow.

4. Fertilization: It likes fertilizer, and generally decomposed organic fertilizer is best. Apply thin cake fertilizer water once half a month during the growth period, and apply liquid fertilizer again after the flowers fade, which is conducive to flowering in the second year.

2. Breeding Methods

1. Propagation by cuttings: Choose healthy, thick leaf-like stems as cuttings, cut them into 20-30 cm long sections at 2-3 nodes, flatten the base, and insert them into the sand bed after the cut ends are dry. They will take root in about 3 weeks.

2. Seed propagation: It usually takes 4-5 years from sowing to flowering, and is generally used for hybrid breeding.

3. Common pests and diseases

1. Root rot: The roots will rot and the leaves will wrinkle. Control the amount of watering to avoid water accumulation in the potting soil. You can remove the rotten roots and re-transplant.

2. Red spider mites: When you find red spider mites, you should use pesticides to kill them in time. You can also use pepper water and other methods to repel insects.

<<:  How to grow ivy

>>:  How to grow lavender

Recommend

How to sow Elodea seeds

Elodea seed sowing time Elodea is easy to grow. T...

Can I grow a cherry tree at home?

Can I grow a cherry tree at home? You can plant c...

What are the cultivation methods and precautions for hydroponic lucky bamboo?

Introduction to Hydroponic Lucky Bamboo Hydroponi...

Methods and precautions for propagation of wolfberry by cuttings

Wolfberry cutting time Wolfberry is generally pro...

The best time for hydroponics of gardenia

1. Hydroponic time It is best to grow gardenia hy...

What should I do if the lucky flower withers?

The lucky charm plant is a flower of the Bromelia...

What to do if rose leaves turn red

1. Physiological reasons Some varieties of this p...

Methods for disinfecting soil for growing flowers at home

Methods for disinfecting soil for growing flowers...

How many times a year does jasmine bloom?

Reasonable fertilization of jasmine Jasmine canno...

How to grow lotus in water? Can lotus be grown in soil?

1. Breeding methods 1. Adequate sunlight: The wat...

What vegetables are suitable for growing in foam boxes

What vegetables are suitable for growing in foam ...

What are the breeding methods and precautions for red

Growth habit of red The red-green alstroemeria li...