How to grow Chlorophytum comosum to make it more vigorous?

Chlorophytum comosum is a perennial foliage plant belonging to the genus Chlorophytum of the Polygonaceae family. The plant is not tall, usually only 20 to 50 cm, making it suitable for home potted plants . The leaves are round and small, the new leaves are verdant, the old leaves are dark green, the branches and stems are light red or reddish brown, the shape is unique, and the ornamental value is extremely high. So how can you grow the thousand-leaf spider plant to make it more vigorous? Let’s take a look below.

1. Lighting

Chlorophytum comosum is a typical light-loving plant, but it only likes soft light and cannot tolerate direct sunlight. The branches and leaves of Chlorophytum comosum are very afraid of the sun. Strong light will burn it, causing large areas of leaves to turn yellow, branches to wither, and even the whole plant to die. In spring, autumn and winter, it is best to grow the Chlorophytum comosum on an open balcony or near a window to ensure good ventilation and sufficient sunlight. During the hottest days of summer, we must place the flower pots in the shade, away from direct sunlight, to prevent the plants from being burned or even killed by the sun.

2. Temperature

Chlorophytum comosum is a plant that is relatively sensitive to growth temperature. Its optimal growth temperature is 20~24℃. Within this temperature range, the plant's internal activity reaches its peak and its reproduction speed is also the fastest. Chlorophytum comosum is very afraid of heat. Once the temperature exceeds 30℃, its growth will stagnate, and some old leaves will turn yellow and wither. Don’t worry too much if you encounter this situation. This is a self-protection mode of the thousand-leaf spider plant to survive the hot period. In order to make the plant more ornamental, it is important to control the temperature in summer and place it in a cool place.

Chlorophytum comosum has poor heat resistance, but good cold resistance and can withstand temperatures as low as 0 degrees. If it is moved back indoors in time after the temperature drops in autumn and winter, it generally will not suffer frost damage.

3. Soil

Like most foliage plants, Chlorophytum comosum also prefers slightly acidic soil that is well-drained, well-ventilated and rich in humus. The better the drainage and aeration of the soil, the less risk of root rot caused by waterlogging. Here is a simple soil preparation method, which flower lovers can use as a reference: use 1 part of leaf mold, 1 part of peat soil, 1 part of coarse river sand, and add a little organic fertilizer as base fertilizer. Mix all the above materials evenly and use it as nutrient soil for planting.

4. Watering

The root system of Chlorophytum comosum is relatively weak and can easily cause root rot due to excessive watering. At the same time, the branches and leaves of Chlorophytum comosum are dense, the water evaporation on the leaf surface is large, the leaves are easily dehydrated, and need to be watered frequently to replenish water. Therefore, watering the thousand-leaf spider plant is a difficult point in maintenance. You cannot water it too much, which will cause root rot, nor can you water it too little, which will affect leaf growth.

When watering Chlorophytum comosum, follow the principle of "water when the soil is dry and water thoroughly when watering". That is, water the plants only after you see the soil surface turn white and dry. If the soil surface is not dry, you don't need to water it. Don't be impatient when watering. Water slowly with a small stream of water to ensure that every inch of soil absorbs water until water flows out from the bottom of the pot.

5. Fertilization

Chlorophytum comosum does not like fertilizer very much. Except for adding some organic fertilizer to the soil as base fertilizer when repotting, it rarely needs fertilizer. When the plant is growing faster, it is sufficient to add nutrient solution once every 15 days or so. When the temperature exceeds 30 degrees or is lower than 15 degrees, the growth of Chlorophytum comosum slows down or even stops, and fertilization should be stopped. In addition, don't rush to fertilize your Chlorophytum comosum if it is sick or you have just brought it home.

That’s it