Cultivation methods and precautions of the golden plate of star anise

The Octagonal Fern is also called the Eight Golden Plate, Eight Hands, Hand Tree, etc. Its leaves are uniquely shaped, like green palms, and the leaves are verdant and evergreen all the year round. Here are some tips on how to grow and what to pay attention to when growing Aglaonema.

1. Soil

The culture soil for the Aglaonema potted plants at home is generally composed mainly of leaf mold or sandy soil. If conditions permit, friends can also add a small amount of peat soil and river sand and mix them thoroughly before use. The soil needs to be loosened every once in a while to avoid soil compaction or hardening.

2. Lighting

The shade tolerance of the Aglaonema is very good, so it is suitable for growing in a semi-shady environment, and it is not suitable to grow in an environment with too high light intensity for a long time. The summer sun is too strong, so the plants need most of the shade; in winter, the temperature is lower and the sun is more suitable for the plants, so they can grow in the sun for a longer time.

3. Temperature

Pay attention to adjusting the temperature of the maintenance environment for the Aglaonema. Generally, it grows best in an environment of 18~25°C. If the indoor temperature does not meet the optimal growth temperature, the indoor ventilation should be maintained at good levels. When the ventilation is good, the temperature is generally higher, and the plants can dissipate heat and breathe fresh air normally, so the impact will not be great.

4. Watering

When watering the Aglaonema, during the new leaf growth cycle, water more appropriately to keep the soil slightly moist to meet the water demand. After the new leaves have almost grown, if there are no new leaves growing, watering must adhere to the principle of "watering when dry and watering when wet". The soil only needs to be slightly moist, but not wet or with water accumulation. When the temperature is relatively dry, it is necessary to maintain ventilation and spray water around the plants to increase the air humidity and ensure that the plants are adequately hydrated.

5. Fertilization

The maintenance of Aglaonema requires fertilization, and the principle of "thin fertilizers and frequent applications" should be adhered to. Decomposed organic fertilizers or cake fertilizer water should be used. Generally, when the plant is first potted, base fertilizer needs to be added to the cultivation soil as base fertilizer to meet its early growth needs. May to September is the peak growth period of Aglaonema. Sufficient fertilizer should be applied at this time. Cake fertilizer water should be applied every 15 to 20 days to make the plant grow vigorously and have bright green leaves.

6. Pruning

During the maintenance of the Aglaonema plant, some yellow leaves, burnt leaves and dead leaves are inevitable, so they need to be pruned to keep the nutrients concentrated and the plant grows vigorously. Especially if the dead leaves are rotten, if they are not trimmed in time, they will breed a lot of bacteria, which will seriously threaten the healthy leaves.

7. Notes

The Aglaonema needs to be repotted, which usually starts in early spring. When repotting, you need to prepare some new growing soil. You can use leaf mold, coarse river sand, and garden soil, mixed in a ratio of 2:1:2. You also need to add some base fertilizer when preparing the soil, and you can add some ferrous sulfate and sulfur powder in appropriate amounts. When repotting, some bad roots need to be trimmed, and the plant needs to be sterilized with carbendazim before potting. After potting, it needs to be placed in a cool place for maintenance and the soil should be kept moist.

That’s it