How to raise Jasper, common Jasper breeding problems

Nowadays, there are always all kinds of potted plants in people's life, such as Jasper potted plant, which is more popular recently. Jasper, hearing this name, I feel very happy, indeed, it is a very exquisite fleshy tufted herb, used as a plant potted, its high ornamental value, deeply loved by consumers. So how to raise this Jasper, and what kind of problems will arise in breeding Jasper? Next, let's take a look at how to raise Jasper.

Brief introduction of ▲ Jasper

Jasper, the scientific name Peperomia tetraphylla, is called Douban Green or Douban Ruyi in people's daily life. It is a succulent tufted herb of the genus Piperaceae. The stem of the plant is creeping and branched. The stem is about 10 to 30 long, and the lower node of the stem also takes root. At the same time, Jasper's leaves are very dense, the size of each leaf is very similar, the leaves are fleshy, there are a few transparent glands above, when the leaves become dry, the leaves will show light yellow, leaves often have wrinkles, do not look particularly beautiful. Jasper has flowers, the florescence is from February to April and September to December every year, the flowers are delicate and petite, very lovely.

How to raise ▲ Jasper

1. Suitable light temperature

Jasper is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and it is a plant that loves warm environment very much, so when cultivating Jasper, the light and temperature of plants are very important factors. In terms of lighting, Jasper mainly likes scattered light and does not like direct sunlight, so summer breeding needs appropriate shading to avoid direct sunlight. In terms of temperature, the suitable temperature for Jasper growth is about 25 degrees Celsius, the cold tolerance of plants is not good, and the lowest temperature can not be lower than 10 degrees Celsius, but at the same time, the heat tolerance of plants is not very good, and high temperature is also extremely disadvantageous to plant growth. Indoor breeding should strictly control the temperature.

2. Appropriate amount of watering and fertilization

Jasper is especially suitable for growing in a warm and humid environment. In terms of watering, Jasper likes to be moist, but daily watering can not be too much. It is true that a humid environment is conducive to plant growth, but too much water is also not conducive to Jasper's root growth, because daily watering is based on soil moisture. At the same time, in terms of fertilization, must-read fertilization should be based on the non-standard temperature at that time. When the indoor temperature is higher than 20 degrees Celsius, you need to stop fertilization and apply appropriate amount of fertilizer the rest of the time. Fertilization is mainly based on the nutrient solution, the concentration of the nutrient solution can not be too strong, it needs to be diluted. In addition, Jasper likes moist soil that is loose, fertile and well drained.

Common problems of Jasper Culture in ▲

As a common potted plant, Jasper certainly has many plant problems, that is, pruning and pest control these two common problems. In terms of pruning, as a potted plant, the shape of the plant is very important, so when the Jasper plant is formed, it is necessary to cut off or shorten the superfluous branches and overgrown branches to beautify the shape of the whole plant. In terms of pest control, Jasper's diseases and insect pests are relatively few, but there are still some. The common ones are leaf spot disease and stem rot, and sometimes there will be harm from shell insects or slugs. When this happens, timely prevention and control is needed to restore plants to health as soon as possible.

Conclusion: Jasper is a very common succulent plant potted plant, its leaves are fleshy evergreen, look very green, and it is understood that the plant also has a certain air purification ability, so it is deeply loved and welcomed by people.

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