How to care for the newly bought hanging bamboo plum

1. Soil

It does not have high requirements for soil. If conditions permit, it is best to use breathable and fertile soil to plant it. Generally, the soil that comes with the houseplant can meet the requirements. You can also add a little basal fertilizer to promote its growth. When repotting, pay attention to configuring the number of plants according to the size of the pot. Generally, 5-6 plants are enough in one pot.

2. Temperature

When you just buy it, put it in a place with a temperature of about 15-25℃ to adapt to the new environment. Moreover, in winter, the indoor and outdoor temperatures are relatively low, and the growth is slow. You must pay attention to keeping warm and preventing cold. It can safely survive the winter in normal household indoor temperatures.

3. Watering

The hanging bamboo plum likes water relatively well, so when you first buy it, you should water it less and just keep the soil slightly moist. After dividing or repotting, keep the soil moist, and water it more during the hot summer. If your home is too dry, you can spray some water on the plant to ensure that the surrounding air is moist. When the temperature is lower in winter, it is generally in a dormant state. Watering less and letting the soil in the pot dry out will help prevent frost damage to the roots.

4. Lighting

The hanging bamboo plum cannot accept strong direct sunlight, but needs sufficient bright light, so it needs to be placed in a place with diffuse light, such as a living room, bedroom, etc. If there is insufficient light for a long time, the leaves may fade, the branches will become thinner and sparse, and the plant may even fail to bloom.

5. Fertilization

No fertilizer is needed when you first buy it. After it adapts to the environment, you can apply a thin liquid fertilizer combining nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium once a month during its growing period to promote the growth of branches and leaves and make the leaves smooth and beautiful.