How to raise Huangchan

1. Soil selection

Before raising Huangchan, you must first choose the right soil. It likes fertile and breathable soil. Peat soil or leaf mold can be used for potted planting, which can not only ensure good nutrition but also increase permeability. After stirring evenly, you also need to add a certain amount of organic fertilizer as base fertilizer.

2. Lighting

It is a strong light plant and cannot live without sunlight. It must be placed in a sunny place for maintenance, especially in winter. It must be exposed to at least 5 hours of sunlight a day to maintain normal growth. However, it is also shade-tolerant and can grow normally in a semi-shaded environment.

3. Temperature range

It likes a warm environment, and the suitable temperature for its growth is around 18-30℃, and it can grow well within this range. It can withstand high temperatures and can be maintained normally above 35°C in summer. It is not cold-resistant and is very afraid of frost. The temperature in winter should be kept above 15℃ and not lower than 10℃.

4. Proper water supply

It likes high humidity to grow and needs sufficient moisture during the growing season. During the dormant period, watering should be controlled and the amount of water should not be too much.

5. Apply fertilizer

In addition to the base fertilizer before planting, top dressing is also required during the growth period, about once every 20 days.