The cultivation method and precautions of Chlorophytum comosum

Chlorophytum comosum is a green vine plant, also known as the devil's ivy. This plant is native to the Solomon Islands and was later introduced to all parts of the world. It is a large evergreen ornamental plant with evergreen leaves and is said to guard happiness. It is the most popular plant in the flower market. However, it is not easy to grow Chlorophytum comosum well. Not only do you have to master its cultivation methods, but you also have to know what to pay attention to during its cultivation.

How to grow Chlorophytum comosum

Chlorophytum comosum is a green plant that likes loose, fertile and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in fertile leaf mold. This plant is particularly shade-tolerant and can be cultivated in a cool environment. However, it must receive sufficient scattered light every day. Watering and fertilizing on time during cultivation, and controlling the ambient temperature can ensure the normal growth of Chlorophytum comosum.

Precautions for growing Chlorophytum comosum

1. Temperature control

The ambient temperature must be controlled during the cultivation of Chlorophytum comosum. This plant likes a cool and humid environment, but its cold resistance is relatively poor. It is best to control the indoor temperature at 20 to 24 degrees, which is conducive to the growth of Chlorophytum comosum. When the indoor temperature drops below ten degrees, its leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

2. Light adjustment

Although Chlorophytum comosum is a shade-loving plant, it also needs to absorb a certain amount of sunlight. If it is placed in a dark environment for a long time, its leaves will turn yellow and fall off, and become very thin. However, if the light is too strong, it will also burn the leaves of Chlorophytum comosum. Therefore, Chlorophytum comosum should receive moderate scattered light every day during the cultivation period.

3. Fertilizer and water control

When growing Chlorophytum comosum, fertilizer and water control is also an area that needs special attention. Chlorophytum comosum grows fastest in spring and autumn every year. At this time, it must be watered adequately, and should be watered once every three days. When not watering, it should be watered thoroughly, but water should not be allowed to accumulate in the flowerpot. Chlorophytum comosum and Chlorophytum comosum also have a relatively large demand for fertilizer during the peak growth season. It should be fertilized once a week, but the fertilizer must be a nutritionally balanced liquid fertilizer.