• 2023-01-06

Sansevieria trifasciata Prain cultivation

Cultivation technique：

1. Lighting

Potted tiger's tail plant does not require much light, as long as there is relatively sufficient light. Tiger tail orchid grows well in the condition of sufficient light, except in summer to avoid the direct sun, other seasons should receive more sunlight; If placed indoors in too dark light for too long, the leaves will be dark, lack of vitality. But indoor pot can not suddenly move to the sun, should first adapt in the dark light, so as not to burn the leaves. If indoor conditions do not allow, can also be placed in the distance from the sun relatively close place.

2. Soil

Tiger tail orchid strong adaptability, the soil requirements are not strict, management can be more extensive, like loose sandy soil and humus soil, drought resistance and barren. Pot pot available fertile garden soil 3, 1 coal cinder, and then add a small amount of bean cake crumbs or bird manure to do base fertilizer. The growth is robust and does not inhibit its growth even if it is full of POTS. Generally two years to change a basin, spring.

3. Temperature

Tiger tail orchid has strong adaptability, suitable temperature for growth is 20 to 30℃, and the overwintering temperature is 10℃. Winter temperature should not be below 10℃ for a long time, otherwise the plant base will rot, resulting in the death of the whole plant.

4. Moisture

Watering should be appropriate, master the principle of rather dry not wet. Usually scrub the dust of the leaf with water to keep the leaf clean and bright. Spring root neck germination of new plants should be properly watered, keep the basin soil moist; The soil should always be kept moist during the summer high temperature season. The amount of watering should be controlled after the end of autumn, and the basin soil should be kept relatively dry to enhance cold resistance. Winter dormancy period to control watering, keep the soil dry, watering to avoid pouring into the leaf cluster. When using plastic POTS or other decorative flowerpots with poor drainage, water should be avoided, so as not to cause rot and fold down the leaves below.

5. Fertilize

Tigertail orchid fertilizer requirements are not high, long-term only nitrogen fertilizer, the leaves on the markings will become dim, so the general use of compound fertilizer. Fertilization should not be excessive. Growth peak, can be applied 1-2 times a month fertilizer, fertilizer amount to be less. Standard compost can be used when changing POTS, and thin liquid fertilizer can be applied 1-2 times a month during the growing season to ensure the leaves are green and plump. It can also be evenly buried in the soil on the edge of the basin 3 holes of cooked soybeans, each hole 7-10 grains, pay attention not to contact with the root. Stop fertilizing from November to March of the following year.