When the orange stalk vine velvet plant grows up, it will look more spectacular, its leaves are slender shovel-shaped, the biggest feature is that the petiole is orange, and it can also be allowed to climb the moss column or palm pillar to grow upwards in the later stage, and it can also grow into a weeping potted plant.
It is topped with philodendron billitiae variegated
Orange stalk vine velvet (scientific name: philodendron billietiae, Araceae family Philidine) is relatively easy to maintain, it likes a warm and moist environment all year round, likes higher air humidity, likes more scattered light, is afraid of exposure to the sun and low temperatures, and the soil should avoid long-term water accumulation.
1.Sunlight
In its native environment, orange-stemmed cranberry velvet grows under the canopy of tropical rainforests, where they prefer bright scattered light and are afraid of direct sunlight, especially when the temperature exceeds 25 degrees Celsius, and then needs proper shade at noon and afternoon.
In the cooler season, when the sun is softer, you can get more sun, just avoid the leaves getting sunburned.
2.Soil
Orange stalk velvet prefers moist soil, but the soil should be well drained, and long-term residual water or stagnant water in the soil will cause root rot.
It is important that the potting soil has good enough drainage, and you can add some coarse-grained substrate to the general-purpose soil, such as coarse coconut shell, perlite or coarse sand (choose two or three of them to mix appropriately, accounting for 25% to 35% of the potting soil).
3.Watering
Orange-stemmed mangrove velvet loves water, but is afraid of the soil being wet or waterlogged. Before each watering, check the dryness and wetness of the potting soil, and water it when the soil is relatively dry under 3 to 5 cm. When watering, pour slowly and continuously into the potting soil.
In winter and spring, when the temperature is relatively low, it is necessary to control the watering slightly, especially after the temperature is below 15 degrees.
4.Temperature and humidity
Orange stalk cranberry velvet likes a warm and humid environment all year round, and high humidity, the temperature is best at 18 28 to grow, and the minimum temperature should be kept above 5 degrees. In winter, take proper shelter from the wind.
It is best to keep the ambient humidity of orange stem mangrove velvet at 60% to 80%, and pay attention to increasing humidity when the humidity is too low, and do not let the air humidity be below 40% for a long time.
5.Fertilizers
Orange stalk vine velvet has little demand for fertilizer, generally in the spring and summer growing season, every other month to supplement the general fertilizer or leaf fertilizer can be, the concentration should be reduced to more than half of the usual.
When the temperature drops below 15 degrees, it is necessary to start fertilizing and stopping.
Indoor-cured orange stem cranberry potted plants generally only need to sprinkle a little slow-release fertilizer on the edge of the potting soil in spring or autumn to meet its growth needs.
6.Reproduction
Orange stalk cranberry velvet is generally propagated by the method of stem cuttings, and when its stem grows longer, you can cut off a few sections, each section has more than 1 2 growth nodes, and its nodes will re-sprout.
Hydroponic cuttings can be used or directly soil-cultured cuttings. After cutting off its stems, bury the growth nodes shallowly on the surface of the potting soil, water them thoroughly, and raise them in a place with a little soft scattered light, keep the soil slightly moist, and maintain the temperature at 18 to 25 degrees, and it will slowly take root and sprout after about two or three weeks.
7.Common pests and diseases
Orange stalk cranberry velvet is rarely infected with pests and diseases, and if the soil is moist for a long time and the root system rots, it may breed small black flies. If the environment is poorly ventilated and the air is too dry, there is a risk of infection with spider mites.
Orange stalk cranberry velvet can sometimes be infected with leaf spot disease, if you want to avoid it, pay attention to keep the environment ventilated, and do not retain water on the leaf surface for a long time. Also take care to avoid frequent water accumulation in the potting soil, otherwise it will also be infected with root rot.