Will the wrinkled-leafed Pilea bloom? Cultivation methods and precautions of the wrinkled-leafed Pilea

Pilea crinkled-leafed Pilea is a beautiful ornamental plant native to Costa Rica and Colombia. It was introduced to China in recent years and is very popular in the flower market. It belongs to the genus Pilea of ​​the Urticaceae family. Its leaves are ovate and have many wrinkles. It is evergreen all year round and has a high ornamental value. So will this beautiful Pilea crinkled-leafed Pilea bloom? How should it be raised normally?

Will the wrinkled-leafed Pilea bloom?

The wrinkled-leaved water plant will bloom, but the flowering period is very short and the flowers are very small. It blooms mostly in spring and May and June every year, and the flowering period ends after three or four days. Many people do not pay attention when cultivating it, and mistakenly believe that the wrinkled-leaved water plant is a plant that is only for viewing leaves and not for flowering.

Cultivation method of wrinkled leaf water flower

1. Growth habits

When cultivating Pilea coleus, you must understand its growth habits. This plant likes a semi-shaded and humid environment, and likes to grow in an environment with bright scattered light. It cannot accept direct sunlight during cultivation. When cultivating Pilea coleus, it is best to provide it with loose, fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil.

2. Daily management

Daily management is also very important when cultivating Pile. After it enters the peak growth season, it needs to be topped several times. Only in this way can it grow more side branches and make the plant more compact and beautiful. Pile likes sufficient water during its growth period, especially in its peak growth season. The soil in the pot must be kept moist. Pile does not require much fertilizer. During its peak growth season, fertilize once every half a month, and stop fertilizing at other times.

Breeding precautions

When cultivating wrinkled-leafed water plants, you must pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests. After entering the high temperature weather in summer, this plant is prone to diseases such as scale insects and aphids. It is necessary to spray malathion or pyrethroid emulsion in time to eliminate the pests. At the same time, you must also pay attention to environmental ventilation to prevent pest regeneration.