Palma alba is a very common foliage plant, because of its beautiful leaves and easy maintenance, it is widely used in the interior decoration of offices, homes and public places. Although it does not require much attention and attention, proper watering is one of the keys to healthy growth of white palm. Below, let's take a closer look at the watering frequency and skills of the white palm.
First, determine the time of watering
When choosing the watering time, it is mainly decided according to the growing season of the white palm and the surrounding ambient temperature. In general, white palm grows vigorously in spring and autumn and requires slightly more water than in summer. And in winter, it is necessary to reduce the frequency of watering.
Second, observe soil moisture
Determining the frequency of watering also requires observing soil moisture. Use your fingers deep into the soil before watering, if you feel that the surface layer is slightly dry while the lower layer remains moist, then there is no need to water. If the soil is already dry, then a moderate amount of watering is required.
Third, pay attention to the water temperature when watering
When watering, tap water cannot be used directly, but warm water is required. Because the tap water temperature is too low, it may cause the leaves of the plant to appear spots and die, affecting the beauty of the plant. Warm water can be heated by soaking.
4. Spray watering
The leaves of the white palm need to be kept moist, so watering can be done with a sprayer. However, it should be noted that the sprayer should be cleaned regularly to prevent the growth of pests and diseases.
5. Do not use calcium-containing water
Calcium-containing water may cause deposits on plant roots and leaves, affecting nutrient uptake and photosynthesis by plants. Therefore, it is best to use distilled or demineralized water for watering.
6. Water appropriately
Palms need to be watered in moderation, too much or too little will cause harm to plants. Too much water can easily cause the roots to rot, while too little water will make the leaves yellow and dry.
7. Water evenly
When watering, pay attention to evenness, do not only pour in one place, easy to lead to uneven soil layer, but also easy to lead to root damage.
8. Don't let plants accumulate water
When watering, you must avoid allowing plants to accumulate water, which is easy to cause the breeding of diseases and pests. After watering, it is necessary to remove stagnant water in time.
9. Understand the degree of light liking of plants
The light-loving degree of the plant also affects the frequency of watering. If placed in a well-lit place, it needs to be watered more frequently. And if it is placed in a place with insufficient light, you need to reduce the frequency of watering.
10. Do not pour cold water
Do not use too cold water to water the flowers, this will cause the soil temperature to drop and affect the normal growth of plants. At the same time, it can also lead to the breeding of pests and diseases.
11. Understand the growth status of plants
During the flowering of Anthurium, it is necessary to appropriately increase the amount of watering while keeping the soil moist. And during dormancy, you need to reduce the amount of watering.
12. Choose the right pot
Choosing the right pot will also affect the watering frequency of the white palm. A pot that is too large will lead to excessive watering, and a pot that is too small will lead to frequent watering. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the right pot according to the size and growth of the plant.
13. Wash the leaves before watering
Before watering, the leaves can be washed to remove dust and dirt to maintain the beauty of the plant.
14. Understand the characteristics of different varieties
Different varieties of white palms require different watering frequencies and techniques, so it is necessary to understand the characteristics of different varieties when maintaining them in order to carry out correct watering.
XV. Summary
Anthurium is an easy-to-care plant, but proper watering is one of the keys to keeping it growing healthily. Through the introduction of the above 15 points, we can better understand the watering frequency and skills of white palm, so that we can be more handy in daily maintenance. #Whitepalm##Plants##Headlines##我要上头条#