Green Bell Family Breeding Methods and Precautions

Green Bell Family Breeding Method

Planting soil requirements

Green Bell potting soil is usually made of equal amounts of leaf mold or peat soil, garden soil and river sand mixed with a small amount of base fertilizer as the matrix.

Repot every 2-3 years and re-prepare the culture soil.

temperature

The suitable temperature for the growth of Green Bell is 15℃-25℃, and the wintering temperature is 5℃.

Watering

Green Bell has fleshy roots, well-developed water storage tissue and strong drought resistance, but it requires a lot of water during the growth period from March to September, so it needs to be watered and sprayed frequently. After autumn, the amount of watering should be gradually reduced to improve the plant's cold resistance.

illumination

Green bells should not be shaded or exposed to high temperatures or strong light. They prefer semi-shade. Exposure to the sun may burn the bead, and if the light is too weak, the growth will be poor.

Reproduction method

It can be propagated by cuttings, division, or sowing. It can also be cultivated using small plants on the stems of the Green Bell.

Fertilization

Apply thin liquid fertilizer twice a month during the peak growth period. The fertilizer is mainly nitrogen fertilizer.

Precautions for family cultivation of axe-leaf peperomia

Shallow pot planting

The root system of the Green Bell plant is very shallow and can be planted in a shallow pot. Generally, tiles are used to pad the bottom hole, and a layer of coal slag or coarse sand is laid on it to increase air permeability and water filterability. The soil is best made of leaf mold (fallen leaves of trees in autumn and winter mixed with a certain amount of crushed soil and a certain amount of sand (the ratio of soil to sand is about 1:3).

Pay attention to anti-corrosion during high temperature dormancy period

Green Bell grows slowly at both high and low temperatures, and is almost dormant in a high temperature environment. It should be watered and fertilized less frequently, otherwise it will easily rot. If it begins to rot, cut off the rotten part immediately and use healthy parts for cuttings, otherwise it will soon rot away. This is also one of the keys to successful cultivation.

Fertilization strategies during the spring and autumn growing seasons

In spring and autumn, "thin fertilizers should be applied frequently". Frequently spraying 1-3‰ nitrogen fertilizer and potassium dihydrogen phosphate on the leaves will help the plants become greener and bigger and improve their ornamental value.

Summer Watering Tips

The roots are prone to rot in summer, so watering should not be too frequent and should be done with a small watering can.

Improve ventilation to prevent pests

Chlorophytum is not prone to diseases and pests, but if the soil in the pot is waterlogged and poorly ventilated, in addition to root rot, root rot may also occur. You should pay attention to spraying pesticides for prevention and control.