The flowers my neighbor grows on his north balcony are more beautiful than those on my south balcony. How did he do that?

asparagus

Almost all flower lovers know that asparagus fern cannot be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will easily turn yellow. It is usually placed in bedrooms, living rooms and other places. It is watered about once every 2-4 days in summer. Usually, water is sprayed on the leaves to maintain a high air humidity.

Clivia

Clivia cannot be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will be burned. In summer, you can water it about once a week. If you want the leaves of the Clivia to be shiny, you can also mix some beer with water and wipe the leaves with a soft cloth.

orchid

Orchids prefer shade, and direct sunlight in summer can easily burn their leaves. Pay attention to ventilation in summer, otherwise symptoms such as stem rot and black spot will break out. Watering can be done by root irrigation, spraying and pot immersion, and the time should be chosen in the early morning or evening.

Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum likes partial shade. Do not place it in direct sunlight on the south balcony in summer, otherwise the tips will easily dry out. It is better to place it in the living room or north balcony. Generally, water the plant when you see the leaves wilt or curl, about once every 3-4 days. There are many bacteria and insects in summer, so you can spray some Flower Protector occasionally to prevent them.

Pothos

Chlorophytum likes shade and can only grow more vigorously in places with sufficient scattered light. The light is strong in summer, so be sure to avoid direct sunlight. In summer, the amount of watering is large, about once every 2-3 days. Normally, spray water on the leaves and the surrounding ground in time. If you want the green radish to grow vigorously, you can usually use rice water, fish tank water, etc. to water the green radish.

Money Tree

Summer is the peak growth season for the money tree, and it needs to be placed on the east or west balcony for scattered light maintenance. If the temperature is below 30℃, you can apply some decomposed bean cake fertilizer to it, which can make the money tree grow more vigorously. For a small money tree, water it once every 7-10 days, and for a large one, water it 1-2 times a month.

Schlumbergera

Christmas cactus dormant in summer, so place it in a semi-shaded place to avoid direct sunlight. It only needs to be watered 1-2 times a month, slowly applying water along the edge of the pot while maintaining good ventilation. No fertilizer is needed all summer.

Gloxinia

Gloxinia is very shade-tolerant. If placed in a place with sufficient scattered light, its flowers will be very beautiful. In summer, you can water it once every 1-2 days and spray water into the air around the flowerpot to increase the humidity. When watering, do not spray the leaves, because the leaves are hairy and will easily rot if they get wet.

Peperomia

Chinese evergreen likes a moist, semi-shady environment and can be placed in the living room, bedroom, or north balcony. Water it about once every 5-7 days in the summer to avoid black rot. The leaves can be used for cuttings, and the survival rate is very high!

White Anthurium

Anthurium is relatively shade-tolerant and can grow well as long as there is scattered light, so it is best to place it in the living room, north balcony and other places. If it is exposed to direct sunlight, the leaves will turn yellow, and in severe cases it will cause sunburn. In summer, it only needs to be watered once every 2-4 days.

evergreen

Dieffenbachia is shade-tolerant and needs to be placed in scattered light in the summer. Avoid strong light exposure, otherwise the leaves will become dry and burnt. Normally, it can be watered once every 3-5 days. It likes loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil.

Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are relatively shade-tolerant and can bloom brightly with just 3 hours of sunlight a day. In summer, they only need to be watered once every 1-2 days. If the soil is acidic, the flowers will turn blue, and if the soil is alkaline, the flowers will turn red.

Miniature Coconut

The miniature coconut palm cannot be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow and the tips will dry out. Water once every 5-7 days in summer, and spray water on the leaves in the morning and evening to lower the surrounding temperature. It can be propagated by sowing.

Monstera

Monstera is recognized by flower lovers as a shade-tolerant flower, so it should be placed in a place with good diffuse light indoors to avoid direct sunlight. It is best to place it near a window for good ventilation, and water it about once every 2-4 days.

Lucky Bamboo

Lucky bamboo symbolizes prosperity and peace, so many flower lovers grow it at home. Lucky bamboo likes shade and is resistant to high temperatures. It is usually placed in a brightly lit living room or north balcony for maintenance. A little 1% ferrous sulfate solution can be added to prevent the lucky bamboo leaves from turning yellow.