A heavy fan can also be called a fan.

The common name of re-fan

The common name of heavy fan is also called "foliage grass".

The habit of re-fan

The heavy fan belongs to the genus Polygonaceae, and summer is the most suitable season for its growth.

Native to northeastern Mexico. Prefer warm, moist and sunny environments, but avoid hot sun exposure; grow better in 18-23 ℃.

Not resistant to cold, semi-overcast and drought.

The head of family maintenance uses ramet and cuttage to propagate. Common diseases and insect pests are: leaf blight and scale insects.

Maintenance skills of heavy fan

Change the basin: change the basin from March to April in spring, cut off the withered leaves and long stems when changing the basin, and use a basin with a diameter of 12 to 15 centimeters. The basin soil is a mixture of rotten leaf soil, culture soil and coarse sand, plus a small amount of bone powder.

Watering: during the growing period, the basin soil remains moist, and the basin soil is slightly dry in winter. Adhere to the principle of "watering dry and thoroughly poured".

Fertilization: fertilize once a month during the growing period, but the amount should not be too much.

Light temperature: the suitable temperature for growth is 1825 degrees Celsius and not less than 10 degrees Celsius in winter.

The breeding method of double fan

Ramet: the ramet is propagated in combination with changing pots in spring, and the dense and crowded stems and leaves are pulled out from the inside. 4 plants were planted in each pot.

Cuttings: wake up from May to September, cut the folded short stem, 7-8 cm long, put it in the sand bed, take root 10-15 days after planting, and pot after 1 week.

Planting combination suggestion: moon rabbit ear, new jade affixation

Add: heavy fans are suitable for placing in places with bright light.