How to grow green radish

1. Soil culture and hydroponics

Soil cultivation: Pothos is easy to grow. The preparation work for soil cultivation is to choose soil suitable for the growth of Pothos. The soil should be as fertile as possible, as most of the nutrients of the green radish come from the soil. Try to select some soil from the fields, mix some animal manure into the soil, and put some shredded dead leaves in the soil. Green ivy likes loose soil. Dead leaves and feces can increase soil fertility and make it loose and breathable.

Hydroponics: Hydroponics of green radish is one of the best indoor decorative hydroponic plants and a climbing foliage flower. The stems of radish are thin and soft, and the leaves are delicate. The hydroponic green radish is extremely shade-tolerant and can be placed in a sunny place indoors all year round. In a dimly lit room, it should be moved to a brighter environment every half a month to recover for a period of time, otherwise the internodes will easily grow and the leaves will become smaller.

2. Light and temperature

Light: The original growth conditions of the green radish are in the woods shaded by towering trees, and it is not very sun-loving. However, in the autumn and winter in the north, in order to make up for the lack of temperature and photosynthesis, the light intensity should be increased.

Temperature: In the north, if the room temperature is above 10℃, the green radish can safely survive the winter. If the room temperature is above 20℃, the green radish can grow normally. It is not a problem for an average household to reach this temperature. What needs to be paid attention to is to avoid excessive temperature differences, and also to be careful not to let the leaves get close to heating equipment.

3. Water and fertilizer management skills

Watering: The amount of watering in autumn and winter should be strictly controlled according to the room temperature. Before heating, the temperature is lower and the soil of the plants evaporates more slowly, so watering should be reduced and the amount of water should be controlled between 1/4-1/2 of the original. Even after heating, watering should not be too frequent. Water should be poured into the pot sparingly, and water should seep through the palm fibers. In addition, water should be sprayed on the aerial roots of the palm column to reduce insufficient water absorption by the roots due to rapid evaporation. It is better to use water that has been dried in the sun for a day when watering in winter. Water that is too cold can easily damage the roots. When growing in water, the amount of water should not be too much, just enough to submerge the roots. Too much water will easily cause the stems and leaves to rot.

Fertilization: In the autumn and winter in the north, most plants grow slowly or even stop growing, so fertilization should be reduced. Before winter, the main method is to spray liquid inorganic fertilizer once every 15 days or so. After winter, fertilization is mainly applied by foliar spraying, which is mainly done through the stomata on the leaves. The fertilizer is absorbed through the stomata on the leaves, and the fertilizer effect can directly act on the leaves. Special fertilizers should be used for foliar application, as ordinary inorganic fertilizers are not easily absorbed by the leaves. Peking University's Flower Protector series and Japan's Hana Ichiban can both be used as foliar fertilizers.

4. Reproduction method

Usually the propagation of Pothos is by cuttings. In late spring and early summer, select sturdy green ivy vines, cut 15 cm to 30 cm branches, remove the leaves at the base of the first and second nodes, be careful not to damage the aerial roots, and then insert them into plain sand or coal slag to a depth of 1/3 of the cuttings. Water them sufficiently and place them in a shaded place. Spray water on the leaves every day or cover them with plastic film to keep them moist. As long as the environment is kept not lower than 20℃, the survival rate is above 90%.

5. Common diseases

Common diseases of green radish: anthracnose, root rot, and leaf spot.

These three common diseases of green radish all harm the leaves of the plant and affect its ornamental value. During the maintenance process, everyone must observe carefully and clean and spray pesticides in time if spots appear on the leaves.