Chlorophytum and Pothos grow too slowly. When will they grow into a waterfall?

1. What should I do if the green radish grows slowly?

Ensure adequate fertilizer supply

If the green radish gets enough nutrition, it can grow from a small branch into a waterfall in one year. On the one hand, when putting the plant in the pot or changing the pot, apply Dafeiwang, Biwang or special fertilizer for green radish to the bottom of the pot or bury it shallowly in the surface soil. Spray foliar fertilizer 2-3 times a month in spring, summer and autumn. Both Bilu and Meroke can be used.

If you don’t want to spend money on fertilizer, you can also water the plant with rice water once every half a month, and put the rice water in a container in advance.

Sufficient water

If you want your green radish to grow fast, you need to keep up with the water supply. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. In spring, summer and autumn, water it 1-2 times a week. Water it thoroughly each time, and spray water on the leaves once a day; spray it twice in summer.

In winter, water 1-2 times a month, but if your home has floor heating and the indoor temperature is around 20 degrees, you can water it once a week.

Use loose and breathable nutrient soil

If you want the green ivy to grow fast, you must not use the soil dug from the roadside. Instead, you must buy special nutrient soil, or you can mix it yourself according to the ratio of peat soil: leaf mold: perlite = 2:1:1. The expanded clay layer at the bottom of the pot is more permeable and less likely to cause root rot.

2. What to do if succulent plants grow slowly

Use rainwater (snow water) to water succulents

Pay attention to collecting rainwater and snow water, and use rainwater or snow water to water the succulents. Of course, the water temperature cannot be lower than 8 degrees, otherwise the roots will be frozen.

Apply slow-release fertilizer

If you want your succulents to grow fast, you should also mix some granular special slow-release fertilizer into the soil. This fertilizer has comprehensive nutrients and a slow effect without burning the roots. It is usually used when repotting in spring and autumn. It can be mixed into the soil or spread on the soil surface.

Increase light exposure time

Succulents grown outdoors grow at least 2-3 times faster than those grown indoors. Therefore, if possible, place the succulents outdoors and allow them to be exposed to more sunlight, especially in winter and spring and autumn. Moreover, if the outdoor temperature is between 10-25 degrees, it is best to place the succulents outdoors to receive unobstructed direct sunlight and full sunlight. With more light, the photosynthesis of succulents will be enhanced and they will grow faster.

Of course, if your home does not have the conditions for outdoor cultivation, you can use supplementary lighting to help succulents extend the light exposure time.

Stay hydrated

Succulents are drought-resistant, but they cannot be left without water for a long time. If the roots of succulents lack water, they will not be able to absorb water, and their leaves will wilt and fail to grow. Therefore, during the growing season in spring and autumn, it is necessary to ensure sufficient water, generally watering 1-2 times a week.

In winter, when the temperature is low, and in summer, when the temperature is high, you should reduce watering and water 1-2 times a month to avoid frostbite or black rot.

Increase the temperature difference between day and night

The greater the temperature difference between day and night, the faster the succulents grow. When the temperature is high during the day, succulents accumulate nutrients through photosynthesis. At night, when the temperature is low, the nutrients consumed are much less than the nutrients accumulated during the day. The excess nutrients accumulate, and the succulents grow faster. This principle also applies to other plants.

3. What should I do if Clivia grows slowly?

Oil crops such as melon seeds are used as base fertilizer and waist fertilizer

1. Clivia likes fertilizer, especially shelled oil crops such as hemp seeds, melon seeds, sesame seeds, peanuts, castor seeds, perilla seeds, etc. (must be original). After frying or boiling these oil crops, they can be used directly as base fertilizer or waist fertilizer. Apply a handful of this when repotting, and the leaves of the Clivia will surely be green next year. For specific operation methods, click here!

2. In addition, you can feed it with fermented bean cake water or fish water once every half a month.

Change pots in time in spring and autumn

In spring and autumn, when the temperature is around 20 degrees, it is best to change the potting soil of Clivia (it cannot be changed during flowering). The new potting soil can be prepared according to the ratio of garden soil: leaf mold: pine needles: sand: charcoal = 4:3:1:1:1. Be sure to add sand and other permeable substrates, otherwise the roots will easily rot. In addition, apply base fertilizer and waist fertilizer according to step 1 when repotting.

4. What should I do if the spider plant grows slowly?

Increase light duration and intensity

The main reason why spider plants cannot be grown well indoors is insufficient light. Although spider plants are relatively shade-tolerant, they cannot be kept in the shade for a long time, otherwise the leaves will become narrow, light in color, and droop, becoming too brittle and easily broken. It is best to place the spider plant in a well-lit place such as a south balcony or south windowsill. This will not only make it grow faster, but also make the leaves wider and stronger.

Increase nitrogen fertilizer

Chlorophytum likes fertilizer, so you can apply Biwang or Meroke, or you can bury a few grains of nitrogen fertilizer or compound fertilizer in the soil every month. The chemical fertilizer used for growing crops in the countryside will be fine. However, you must apply it sparingly. If you are not sure about the amount, you can put the fertilizer in a spray bottle and then water the Chlorophytum.

(Author: zgf Guoguo, Source: Chlorophytum Bar)

Give the spider plant a ruthless trimming and shaving

The golden edge, golden heart, silver heart and silver edge varieties of spider plants are not tall, droopy and easy to break. You can be ruthless and cut off the part above 3 cm on the surface of the soil in the pot. Place them in a place with sufficient light, expose them to the sun and rain, and soon they will grow strong and thick leaves, each of which is firm and shiny!

(Author: htchkc, Source: Chlorophytum Bar)

Repotting and soil changing in spring and autumn

Chlorophytum has a well-developed root system. Often within a year, the roots will cover the entire flowerpot like white radish, and you can't even see the soil. Therefore, the pot and soil of the Chlorophytum should be changed at least once a year, and the roots should be heavily pruned (as shown below). The soil should be prepared with a ratio of peat soil, leaf mold and perlite of 2:2:1.

5. What should I do if asparagus fern grows slowly?

Apply thin fertilizer

Asparagus fern does not require much fertilizer, and a dilute compound liquid fertilizer is enough. It should be applied once every 15-20 days in spring, summer and autumn. Of course, you can also use bean cake water or rice water that you ferment yourself.

Stay hydrated

Asparagus fern likes water but is afraid of dryness. When you feel the surface of the soil in the pot is dry, you can water it. Water it thoroughly until water flows out from the bottom of the pot. In addition, spray water around the leaves to keep them moist, especially in rooms in the north where heating is turned on. In addition, place the asparagus fern in a place with scattered light and avoid keeping it in the shade for a long time.

Keep the roots healthy

The poor growth of asparagus fern is directly related to its root system. If the root system of the newly purchased asparagus fern is not very good, you can use a plastic bag to cover the soil near the roots. Keep the soil moist at ordinary times, and it will grow a strong root system in about half a month.

Prune yellow and overgrown branches frequently

Asparagus fern is beautiful for its exquisiteness and is generally pruned at least once a month. However, many flower lovers' asparagus fern only grows vines but does not grow leaves, making it look like weeds. At this time, Huahua recommends cutting off all the vines that do not grow leaves, including branches with yellow leaves and branches that grow too long. Only by cutting off ineffective branches can asparagus fern concentrate nutrients to grow strong and lush branches.

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