Maintenance of air pineapple

Light

The varieties of air pineapple with gray leaves, white scales and thick and hard leaves prefer strong light.

Strong light and proper temperature are the key to make the color of air pineapple petals more attractive.

Moisture content

According to the thickness of leaves, air pineapple can be divided into thick leaves and thin leaves. Thick leaves like to dry, moderately reduce the number of watering; thin leaves like moisture, appropriately increase the number of watering. Indoor maintenance is watered two or three times a week, preferably with spray. In case of drought, once a day; outdoor maintenance should be based on the appropriate addition or reduction of the climate. Water quantity: it is most suitable to dry thoroughly 3-5 hours after spraying. The surface of the leaf is all wet, and the heart of the leaf should not accumulate water. It is best to use pure water or Rain Water, not too much.

Temperature

The air pineapple can withstand a low temperature of 5 °C, but it will die if it is below 0 ℃. The most suitable growth temperature is 15 °C-25 °C.

Key points of maintenance of air pineapple

Air pineapple is the only plant on earth that grows completely in the air. It can grow luxuriantly without soil and bloom into bright flowers. They have a wide variety and different shapes, can not only appreciate leaves, but also view flowers, and have the characteristics of good decorative effect and strong adaptability. In the process of maintenance, we should pay attention to the following points:

Temperature control

The optimum temperature for the growth of air pineapple is 15 ℃ ~ 25 ℃, and the general growth temperature is 5 ℃ ~ 40 ℃. If the temperature is higher than 25 ℃, the ventilation should be strengthened and the relative humidity should be increased so as not to cause growth stagnation due to too much heat. The air pineapple can withstand the low temperature of about 5 ℃ in winter, and some varieties can withstand the low temperature of 0 ℃, but most varieties will be frostbitten when the temperature is less than 5 ℃, and the plants will die if the plant is lower than 0 ℃.

Lighting control

The requirements of air pineapple for sunlight vary from variety to breed. The leaves are hard and gray, and they need sufficient sunlight or strong scattered light. Indirect sunlight or general light is also available. Placing it by the window is the best way to get indirect sunlight. The light is about 10 hours a day. The varieties with green leaves do not require so much light and can grow normally in semi-shade or indoors. In addition, air pineapple likes to breathe fresh air, although it can grow in the general indoor, but it is best to maintain good ventilation.

Watering and humidity

The so-called no watering of air pineapple is said when the air humidity reaches more than 90%. During the growth period, you should often spray water to the plant to increase air humidity and make it grow normally. It is recommended to choose the market spray kettle and spray the spray water evenly on the leaf surface. Spray once a day in the dry season and 2-3 times a week in the wet season. Needle-leaf and sword-leaf air pineapple have little water storage, and should be sprayed 4 or 5 times a week in any environment. The broad-leaf type is rich in water storage and is suitable for growing in a drier environment, so the frequency of water spraying can be maintained at Monday or twice a week. Spray water to all the leaves can be wet, do not let the center of the plant stagnant water, so as not to cause "bad heart". It should be noted that it is better to dry 4 to 6 hours after the leaf surface is wet, and note that some varieties are prone to stagnant water in the heart of leaves, which can be hung upside down to avoid stem rot.

Appropriate fertilization

In the wild, the epiphytic place of air pineapple often accumulates humus, which can provide nutrients for growth to be absorbed. In the artificial environment, only rely on fertilization to supplement nutrients for absorption. 2000 times dilution of Huabao, potassium dihydrogen phosphate plus a small amount of urea or other nitrogen fertilizer can be sprayed every 20 to 30 days when the growth is exuberant, and stop spraying in winter and flowering. Some flower friends summed up the practice of conserving air pineapples with beer, which can keep air pineapples vibrant and dazzling. The specific practice is to spray the leaves of the air pineapple with clear water (distilled water is better) and beer every three to four weeks, in the proportion of 50:1, or soak the whole air pineapple in the diluted beer for a few minutes, then take it out of the water and then turn it upside down to dry. This method can wash the dust from the air pineapple, which is beneficial to its breathing and absorbing nutrients, and the nutrients contained in beer are also very beneficial to the growth of the air pineapple.

Common diseases

Sunburn often occurs in an environment with sufficient light, due to improper operation, water spray in the leaf surface is not air-dried in time, water droplets play the role of convex lens to burn the leaves under water droplets, but it will not spread, usually maintenance can pay attention to ventilation. Heart rot and root rot are often caused by high temperature and poor ventilation. It is necessary to pay attention to ventilation in summer when the temperature is too high to avoid excessive moisture accumulation. At the same time, we should also pay attention to avoid high calcium, sodium water quality. In terms of pests, shell insects, snails and slugs are common. Domestic small air pineapple plants are recommended to improve ventilation and remove pests by hand.

Four Seasons Conservation of Air Pineapple in Spring

Spring is the most suitable season for the growth of air pineapple, the temperature is suitable, the light is gentle, the temperature is below 28 ℃, and each variety can bathe in the sun all day. Under the condition of good ventilation, you can water at will.

Summer

In summer, we need to pay most attention to the breeding season, and June can shine for half a day. To reach the height of summer, it is recommended to block the sun and avoid direct light after 10:00

Autumn

September-November, is also the growing season of air pineapple, when the temperature is high, water and light please appropriate amount, so as not to stuffy. Autumn is dry, so watering can be done every two days. In some varieties, the heart of the leaf is easy to accumulate water, so be careful not to soak for more than two days; if you need to soak in water, not more than six hours.

Winter

From December to February, keep direct light throughout the day. At this time, the air pineapple is the most in need of temperature, put in the indoor balcony or bright place, as long as keep warm, the air pineapple will continue to grow, but much slower than other seasons. Watering is carried out during the day, and frostbite accidents will not occur if the temperature is suitable.

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