Culture methods and matters needing attention of green pineapple

I. Temperature requirements

The ideal growth temperature of green radish is between 15-25℃, the leaves will be yellowed below 5℃, and freezing injury may occur around 0℃. Winter northern maintenance to avoid low temperatures.

II. Lighting requirements

Green radish growth requires bright scattered light, while more tolerant of shade. It is not recommended to receive direct sunlight during maintenance, otherwise sunburn damage will occur.

III. Moisture requirements

Maintenance should ensure that the pot soil is in a wet state, watering can not be too much or too little. Long-term dryness will make the leaves yellow, the leaves become smaller, and the internodes of the leaves are easy to be too long. If the pot soil is in a state of long-term accumulation of water, root rot will occur.

IV. Fertilization requirements

Green radish grows faster, fertilizer requirements are also relatively large. During the maintenance process, the pot soil is changed every 1-2 years, and a part of base fertilizer can be mixed in the soil to meet its long-term needs. During the growth period of a year, it can be given a thin fertilizer every half month.

V. Common diseases and insect pests

Common is leaf spot disease, there will be some round yellow spots in the leaves, but also black, round spots inside the leaf tissue will rot. If it occurs in small quantities, leaf pruning can be used to remove the infected parts. If it is serious, it can be sprayed with methyl thiophanate, carbendazim and other agents.

VI. Precautions

Green radish requires high air humidity, if the indoor air humidity is low, the leaves will be dry and sharp. The humidity of the surrounding environment can be increased by increasing the spray. In the home maintenance for a period of time will shoot very long branches, according to the needs of appropriate pruning, so that branches can be controlled. At the same time, the cut branches can be re-cut to form new potted plants.