How to grow green radish

1. Soil cultivation and maintenance methods

1. Soil: When growing and caring for the green radish in soil, you should pay attention to the soil used. It is best to choose a soil that is loose, breathable, fertile, and slightly acidic. In such a soil environment, the green radish will grow more vigorously and absorb fertilizer and water better. The soil can be prepared by mixing garden soil, leaf mold, and river sand, or you can buy special soil for flowers yourself.

2. Watering: Chlorophytum comosum likes a humid environment and has poor drought tolerance. During the maintenance period, water should be applied frequently to keep the soil moist, especially during the growing season. The best water for watering is rainwater, river water, or well water. Such water is acidic and conducive to growth. If tap water is used for a long time, vinegar or ferrous sulfate needs to be watered regularly to increase the acidity of the soil and avoid it being too alkaline. Note that you need to control the amount of water when watering it to avoid waterlogging and root rot. If the climate is relatively dry, you need to spray water frequently.

3. Temperature: Green ivy likes a warm environment, has poor cold resistance, and has a slight ability to withstand high temperatures. It is best to provide it with a temperature between 20 and 28 degrees. The temperature is low after winter, and temperature control measures need to be taken in time. If the plant is kept outdoors, move it indoors as soon as possible and keep the indoor temperature at around 10 degrees to avoid frostbite. When the temperature in summer exceeds 30 degrees, ventilation needs to be strengthened and water needs to be sprayed frequently to cool down.

4. Light: Pothos is shade-tolerant but not sun-tolerant. It does not need to be exposed to the sun frequently during maintenance, but it cannot be placed in the shade for a long time, as the leaves will easily turn yellow. It is recommended to expose it to sunlight more often in the morning and evening, about three hours a day. This will encourage it to carry out photosynthesis normally and the leaves will become greener. Note that the strong sunlight at noon must be blocked and not exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will be burned.

5. Fertilization: The green ivy has a certain ability to tolerate barrenness, but it grows fast in spring and autumn and consumes more nutrients. It is recommended to apply appropriate top dressing to supplement it with nutrients. You can choose fertilizers that contain more nitrogen. It is recommended to dilute it with clean water first, and then water the fertilizer liquid. This way it can be absorbed quickly and fertilizer damage can be avoided.

6. Repotting: The growth rate of the green radish is relatively fast. Under normal circumstances, it needs to be repotted once a year. The time is chosen during the spring and autumn growing season. When repotting, you should prepare the soil in advance. The new pot should be slightly larger than the old one to meet its space needs. The soil is loose, breathable, fertile and acidic. After removing the plant from the pot, the roots need to be properly trimmed, cutting off dead roots, rotten roots, and old roots. Reasonable pruning can promote better absorption of fertilizer and water in the later stage. Disinfection and sterilization are also required after pruning. After processing, replant the green radish. After burying the plant in the soil, water it thoroughly in time and keep it in a warm, ventilated and cool place, and it will soon resume normal growth.

2. Water culture and maintenance methods

1. Water quality: When cultivating green radish in water, you need to pay attention to the water quality. It is best to use clean river water or well water. If you use tap water, you must dry it before use. The chlorine in tap water is too heavy, which will hinder its growth over time.

2. Change the water: Change the water frequently in the early stage of hydroponics. It is best to change the water once a day before it takes root. This can promote faster rooting. After the roots have grown, you should reduce the frequency of water changes, and add water in time when the water is low. Under normal circumstances, change the water every 10 to 15 days. If the water becomes turbid, it needs to be replaced in time.

3. Nutrient solution: The nutrients in water are limited. Plants grown in water generally need to be dripped with nutrient solution. Only sufficient nutrients can promote vigorous growth. Just use a nutrient solution specially designed for hydroponics, and add two or three drops each time. Alternatively, you can put granular fertilizer in the water, using ordinary urea granules.

4. Root pruning: The roots of water-grown green radish grow fast, so it is recommended to prune the roots regularly. Cut off rotten roots, dead roots and old roots in time, and shorten excessively long roots. This will enable it to better absorb fertilizer and water, thereby growing vigorously.

What to do if the leaves of green radish turn yellow

1. Suitable light: The yellowing of green leaves of green radish is probably caused by improper light. Not allowing it to receive light for a long time or exposing it to direct sunlight will cause yellowing of the leaves. If there is a lack of light, move it to a place with soft light as soon as possible and get some diffuse light to help it recover as soon as possible. If it is sunburned by direct sunlight, remove the yellow leaves as soon as possible, move it to a cool, well-ventilated environment, and spray water appropriately to help it recover as soon as possible.

2. Reasonable temperature control: Pothos prefers a warm environment and has poor cold resistance. Whether grown in soil or water, they are very sensitive to low temperature environments. If the temperature is below 10 degrees for a long time, it is easy to get frostbite, resulting in yellow leaves. In this case, the temperature must be raised. It is best to control the temperature above 10 degrees. The temperature will slowly recover when it becomes suitable.

3. Water quality problem: If the water of the water-grown green radish is not changed for a long time, the water quality will become turbid, causing its roots to be unable to breathe normally, and the leaves will easily turn yellow over time. In this case, you need to change the water as soon as possible to ensure the water quality is clean.

4. Soil problem: The yellowing leaves of the soil-grown green radish may be due to soil suitability. The soil used is too alkaline or sticky, which will hinder the respiration of the roots and make the leaves yellow easily. It is recommended to replace the soil as soon as possible to ensure that the soil is acidic, loose and breathable.

How to propagate green radish

Pothos is generally propagated by cuttings. Choose to do it in late spring and early summer when the climate and temperature are suitable, which is conducive to rooting. Cut strong branches, each section is 15 to 30 cm, remove the bottom leaves and retain the aerial roots. Pure vegan sand is fine as the substrate. Insert the cutting directly into the substrate, about one-third of the way into the soil. After planting, compact the surrounding soil and water thoroughly in time to keep it moist. In the later stage, provide a warm environment and spray water frequently, so that it will take root and survive quickly, with a survival rate of over 90%.