How to maintain Katu Red Sword

Katu Red Sword likes a warm, humid and well-ventilated growing environment. It can usually be placed in a bright place indoors or a shaded place outdoors. It likes scattered light and avoids direct sunlight. The suitable temperature for growth is 20-28℃. It is not resistant to high temperatures, and it is best not to be lower than 16℃ in winter. The potting soil should be moist, and the potting soil should be dry rather than wet in winter. The relative air humidity should be maintained at about 60%; when the temperature is high around noon in summer, use a micro-spray tube to spray water on the leaves to keep the leaves and the environment moist, and at the same time increase the ventilation volume to reduce the leaf temperature through water evaporation, while increasing the air humidity. Always keep water in the leaf cup, and frequently replace the water in the leaf center during hot and humid seasons. In terms of fertilization, it is necessary to apply thin fertilizers frequently and apply more potassium fertilizers.

The ornamental value of Katu Red Sword

The leaves of the Katu Red Sword are dense like fountains, and the flowers emerge from them like swords. The flowers come in red, yellow, and purple, and the flowering period is long. It is the new favorite of mini potted flowers. Because of its excellent shade tolerance, it is suitable for display on indoor desktops, computer desks, windowsills, etc. Ornamental pineapples have a unique plant shape, beautiful leaf shape, rich and beautiful flower shapes and colors, a long flowering period, and are excellent for viewing flowers and leaves. Most of them are shade-tolerant, making them suitable for long-term indoor display and viewing.

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