How to water Ganoderma lucidum at home?

When many people go to the flower market, they often see shiny Ganoderma bonsai, which are extremely ornamental and very suitable for placement in the living room at home or in the office. So how do you water Ganoderma lucidum at home? Let’s learn more about it below.

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1. Watering principles

Follow the principle of "water when dry and wet when wet", that is, water when the soil surface is dry, but avoid watering the potting soil completely. Before watering, you should first check the moisture of the potting soil. Gently insert your finger into the potting soil about 2 cm deep. If it feels dry, it needs to be watered; if it still feels moist, you should wait a few days before checking again. Avoid watering on a fixed schedule, as the temperature, humidity, and ventilation conditions of the environment will affect the rate at which water evaporates.

2. Water quality selection

When watering, clean, unpolluted water should be used. Tap water needs to be left for a while to remove chlorine before use.

3. Watering time

It is best to water in the morning or evening to avoid rapid evaporation during the high temperatures of midday.

4. Watering method

When watering, you should pour it evenly on the potting soil until the water flows out from the bottom of the pot, ensuring that the entire root system can absorb water.

5. Watering frequency

Adjust watering frequency according to the season and ambient humidity. During the heat of summer, you may need to water every day or every other day to keep the soil moist but not too wet. In spring and fall, you can reduce watering to every two to three days. When the temperature drops in winter, the watering interval can be further extended.

6. Spray water to moisturize

Ganoderma lucidum likes a humid environment. You should often spray water around the bonsai to increase the air humidity; at the same time, you should also spray water on the surface of the Ganoderma lucidum to keep it moist.

7. Notes

(1) The amount of water should not be too much each time. The principle of "water frequently but less often" should be followed.

(2) After watering, check whether there is water accumulation in the substrate. If there is water accumulation, drain it out immediately to avoid root rot.

(3) After watering, the Ganoderma bonsai should be kept ventilated to avoid the environment being too humid and causing mold growth.

In general, when growing Ganoderma lucidum at home, you must master the correct watering method to ensure that the Ganoderma lucidum can grow healthily and maintain a good ornamental effect. In particular, avoid overwatering to prevent root rot or mold growth.