Bird's nest fern cultivation methods and precautions

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: 16 to 27 degrees is most suitable for the growth of bird's nest fern. Too much heat or too much cold can be harmful to it. Therefore, try not to keep the temperature above 30 degrees in summer, otherwise its growth will slow down. In winter, try to keep the temperature around ten degrees.

2. Light: Wild bird's nest ferns grow in relatively shady places, so they do not require much light. Because, under normal circumstances, you can put it in a semi-shaded place. As long as there is a little astigmatism, it can meet its growth requirements. In summer, the shading degree needs to be controlled at about 70%, and there must be no strong light.

3. Watering: Bird's nest fern likes moisture very much, and a humid environment is suitable for its growth. When it grows fast, the substrate needs to be kept moist at all times. In winter, although its water requirement is reduced, it cannot be completely stopped. Spraying water can also be used instead of watering.

4. Fertilization: When the plant is growing fast, fertilize once every half a month, using mostly compound fertilizer. In extremely cold or hot weather, fertilization should be suspended.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Repot; try to do it once a year. Take place in spring. You can choose leaf mold or peat soil, and add vermiculite, river sand, etc. Humus soil also works well. After choosing, remove the plant from the pot, repair the root system as needed, then replace the soil with new one and put the plant back into the pot.

2. Reproduction: Division is commonly used. Do it in mid or late April. A plant with vigorous growth should be used as the mother plant. When dividing the plants, do not divide the plants in too many quantities, and each plant should have enough roots. Leaf mold can be used as a substrate. After planting, keep the temperature at around 25 degrees and not too humid, otherwise the roots will rot easily.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: Anthracnose often occurs, especially in summer. The leaves are mostly affected and some spots will appear. Methyl thiophanate can be used for prevention and control, once every ten days, for three to four times.

2. Pests: Mainly "nematodes", which can also cause some spots on the leaves. They can be controlled with furadan and other drugs.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: It is non-toxic and has very high purification properties.

2. Can it be raised at home?: Doing so has many benefits, so it is more appropriate. It not only purifies the air, but is also an ornamental plant.