Why can’t we keep those easy-to-grow flowers and plants alive?

1. Fortune Tree

When the "Malabar Chestnut" was renamed "Money Tree", it immediately became the "home tree" of many small families.

Common causes of death: temperature is too low, water accumulates in the basin.

Symptoms: Leaves turn yellow and fall off.

Little secret: Money tree is easy to die when the temperature is below 10℃. Avoid water accumulation in the pot and reduce watering in winter. During the growing period, you can often spray a small amount of water on the leaves. The money tree likes sunlight and tolerates shade. It can be placed in a place with weak light indoors for 2-4 weeks, and then placed in a place with strong light. The weeping angel likes moist and fertile soil. During the growth period, you can water more and apply fertilizer.

2. Dripping Water Guanyin

It’s a pleasant name, but the water that drips out is said to be poisonous, so be careful.

Common cause of death 1: too strong light and improper watering.

Symptoms: fallen leaves and yellow leaves.

Tips: The weeping angel likes shade, so don’t expose it to direct sunlight. Control watering in winter. Also, do not spray water on the leaves, as this will cause white spots to appear on the leaves.

Common cause of death 2: Insufficient fertilizer and water.

Symptoms: Leaves wilt.

Little secret: Winter is the dormant period of the weeping angel. If the leaves shrink and turn yellow, you can cut off all the leaves from the stem, stop watering, and place it in a corner. It only needs to be watered once a month throughout the winter.

3. Pothos

From the White House to people’s homes, its green figure can be seen everywhere.

Common cause of death 1: Improper watering.

Symptoms: Yellowing of leaves. Pothos likes a humid and hot environment.

Little secret: The soil in the pot should be moist. When you find that the soil in the pot turns white, you can water it thoroughly. Reduce watering in winter and keep the soil in the pot moist.
Common cause of death 2: light intolerance.

Symptoms: Yellowing and wilting of leaves.

Little secret: Green radish is suitable for "semi-shade" and should avoid direct sunlight, but it cannot be placed in the shade for a long time. It can be kept in full sun when the temperature is lower in winter. Little secret: In midsummer, you can spray water on the aerial roots and leaves several times a day. This will not only clean the leaves, but also lower the temperature of the leaves and increase the humidity of the small environment.

4. Asparagus fern

It is very ordinary, but has always been loved by literati for its unique elegance.

Common cause of death 1: Improper placement.

Symptoms: Yellowing and withering of branches and leaves.

Tips: Asparagus fern should not be placed in direct sunlight, but it should be exposed to sunlight and have good air circulation; it is best to keep it away from stoves and televisions, and the room temperature should not be lower than 5℃.

Common cause of death 2: Overwatering.

Symptoms: Root rot. Do not water asparagus fern unless it is dry. Water it thoroughly when it is dry, but there should be no stagnant water in the pot. Tips: If asparagus fern withers due to improper placement, cut off the dead leaves and continue to care for it, and new buds will sprout.

5. Aloe Vera

It can absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde and is a must-have for new homes.

Common cause of death 1: frostbite.

Symptoms: Blackening of leaves.

Tips: Aloe vera is a tropical plant that is afraid of cold. When the temperature is below 0℃, the moisture in the leaves will freeze. When the temperature gradually drops below 5℃, it should be moved indoors to a south-facing, wind-proof and sunny place.

Common cause of death 2: Overwatering.

Symptoms: Root rot.

Tip: Although it looks very hydrated, the most important thing in caring for aloe vera is not to give it too much water. Normally, spray or water the leaves to keep them slightly moist. Keep the soil dry in winter. It is best to use a clay pot for potted aloe vera. Porcelain pots and plastic pots are not suitable.

6. Chlorophytum

Popular "grassroots" orchid.

Common cause of death: improper placement.

Symptoms: Leaf tip wilt

Tips: Chlorophytum should be placed in a place with short daylight or no direct sunlight, away from strong light. Avoid direct contact between spider plants and walls, iron frames, window frames and other structures. It is necessary to clean the leaves of spider plants in time to keep them fresh, and frequently cut off the withered leaves.

7. Rubber Tree

Plants that seem to live long, of course, also depend on the owner's ability...

Common cause of death: hypothermia.

Symptoms: Leaves turn black and fall off, and roots rot.

Tips: Rubber trees like sunlight and are not cold-resistant. In winter, they should be moved indoors to a sunny place, and the room temperature should be kept above 10℃ and the minimum temperature should not be lower than 5℃. Move it outdoors or to the balcony for maintenance from late April to early May of the following year. During the hot summer season, rubber trees grow faster and can be fertilized and watered in large quantities.

8. Cyclamen

World-famous flowers are said to be easy to grow, but there are countless negative examples around us...

Common cause of death 1: Improper watering.

Symptoms: Root rot, petal rot

Tip: It is best to water by immersing the bottom of the pot, and then water when the flowers and leaves are slightly wilted. Do not spray water on the petals, as this will cause them to rot.
Common cause of death 2: Lack of ventilation.

Symptoms: Petals dry up and wither.

Tips: Cyclamen likes ventilation. Smoke and dirty air will cause the petals to dry out and wither, but it should not be placed directly in a windy place. Cyclamen should be placed in places with sufficient light, such as windows and balconies, and the position of the flower pot should be changed frequently. Adequate light can make the flowers more colorful and the leaves more shiny.

9. Rieger Begonia

The New Year flowers that have become increasingly popular in recent years have a very long flowering period.

Common cause of death 1: Temperature discomfort.

Symptoms: Leaves turn yellow.

Little secret: The suitable temperature for Begonia is 18℃ to 22℃. In winter, try to place it in a sunny south-facing place indoors. When the temperature remains above 28°C in summer, it can be placed in an air-conditioned room or shaded place.

Common cause of death 2: Improper watering.

Symptoms: Wilting and death.

Tips: The soil in the pot should be kept moist, not dry or too wet; do not water too much during the flowering period, otherwise the flowers will easily fall off. Begonia requires sufficient fertilizer and water during its growing period. Soybean soaking liquid or fermented rice water can be applied once every two weeks.

10. Cactus

It's a miracle that this thing can be killed.

Common cause of death 1: The flower pot is too big.

Symptoms: Root rot.

Tip: The flowerpot should not be too big, it should be large enough to accommodate the ball with a slight gap. If the flowerpot is too big, the plants cannot absorb enough water and there is no air circulation in the pot, which can easily cause the roots to rot.

Common cause of death 2: Improper watering.

Symptoms: Globe rot. In winter, watering should be limited in the morning on sunny days.

Tips: In summer, it is advisable to water the plant sufficiently in the morning and evening. Watering at noon can easily cause burns to the bulb. For those cacti with sunken tops, be careful not to pour water into the depression to avoid causing rot.