How to raise Jasper best?

Jasper is a perennial herb with spikes of gray-white flowers. Today, let's briefly introduce the breeding method of Jasper. Let's learn about it together.

The efficacy and function of Jasper

Purification. Jasper has a certain purification effect on formaldehyde, xylene and secondhand smoke, and is the best plant for radiation protection. Many people in the industry say that as long as succulent plants can be protected against radiation, generally speaking, the leaves are thicker and generally have this function. But no one can prove whether the fact is to prevent this problem, it is with a rather trustworthy attitude, at least Jasper's green can be pleasing to the eyes and reduce eye fatigue, this is for sure.

Ornamental effect. Jasper leaves are thick, green and beautiful, giving people a sense of small and exquisite. It is suitable for planting in small pots, and is an ideal beautification and foliage plant for families and offices, and is often used for arranging windowsills, bookcases, coffee tables and so on.

Jasper culture method

Soil: like to grow in loose and fertile sandy soil with good drainage and rich in humus, and have poor growth potential in clay. In the basin soil, 7 parts of rotten leaf soil, 3 parts of river sand and a small amount of base fertilizer were used to form the culture soil. Or mixed with 6 parts of peat soil, 4 parts of perlite and a small amount of base fertilizer.

Watering: prefer water, not resistant to drought, watering frequently during the growing period, watering more water when the temperature is higher than 25 ℃ or when the air is dry, but also to prevent waterlogging, when the temperature is lower than 25 ℃, the basin soil surface should be watered thoroughly when the temperature is less than 10 ℃, it can be dried for several days without watering.

Temperature: like the warm environment, the suitable temperature for growth is between 20-30 ℃, the overwintering temperature is better kept above 10 ℃, the growth stops below 10 ℃, and it is easy to freeze under 5 ℃.

Lighting: like semi-overcast or scattered light, except for sufficient light in winter, shading is needed in other seasons, especially in summer. If placed in a shady environment, it is easy to grow, the branches grow, and the ornamental is reduced, which is not advisable. Under the semi-overcast condition, the leaf color is brighter and the gloss is better, especially the variegated leaf variety, the demand for sunlight is a little higher.

Humidity: like the humid growth environment, grow luxuriantly in the humid environment, bright leaf color, strengthen foliar spraying or sprinkling water in the growth environment when the temperature is high or the air is dry, in order to maintain high air humidity, which is very beneficial to the growth of the plant. It can also adapt to a short dry environment, but not for a long time, generally should be kept at about 70%.

Fertilization: a small amount of fertilizer is needed when the temperature is higher than 18 ℃, and less or not when the temperature is lower than 18 ℃ or higher than 30 ℃. Fertilization should be carried out in a small amount and many times, and it is best to use diluted fertilizer solution instead of clear water. It is not tolerant to raw fertilizer and thick fertilizer, and it is easy to cause fertilizer damage. Foliar spraying fertilizer solution can also be used for fertilization, and the effect is good. Fertilizers are mainly nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer, followed by phosphate fertilizer.

Matters needing attention in Jasper Culture

The growing point of the plant can be slightly picked in spring and summer to promote more lateral branches and make the plant appear more luxuriant. But be careful not to remove too much, or the plant may not bloom too much. It is hot and humid in summer. Jasper's leaves are leathery, which can prevent part of the water transpiration, therefore, the requirement of environmental humidity is not too high. High temperature and humidity is not conducive to its growth, light leaves appear spots, heavy ones appear rot.