The curly-haired spider plant is a common indoor foliage plant. Its leaves are verdant, the leaves are thick, and the shape is beautiful, which has a high ornamental value. At the same time, the curly-haired spider plant also has a strong air purification function, which can absorb harmful indoor gases and improve indoor air quality. So, how to maintain the curly-haired spider plant?This article will give you a detailed introduction to the maintenance methods of curly-haired spider plants.
Curly-haired spider plants prefer well-lit environments, but are not tolerant of direct sunlight. In the summer heat, direct sunlight should be avoided to avoid sunburn of the leaves. In spring and autumn, the curly-haired spider plant can be placed in a brightly lit area to receive scattered light. In winter, due to the weak light, the light time can be increased appropriately to keep the green color of the leaves.
Curly-haired spider plants adapt to a wide range of temperatures, and generally grow normally between 15-30. In the summer high temperature, attention should be paid to ventilation and cooling to avoid the impact of high temperature on the plant. In winter, keep the room temperature above 10 to avoid freezing the plants.
Curly-haired spider plants prefer moist environments but are not tolerant of moisture. When watering, pay attention to the amount of water to avoid stagnant water. During the growing season, keep the soil moist, but not overly moist. In general, watering every 2-3 days is sufficient. In the dry season, the frequency of watering can be increased appropriately to keep the soil moist. In addition, the curly-haired spider plant likes high air humidity, which can be increased by spraying water around the basin or placing a basin.
Curly-haired spider plants grow faster and need adequate nutrients**. In the growing season, you can apply well-rotted organic fertilizer, such as chicken manure, cow manure, etc., every half month. You can also use compound fertilizer or liquid fertilizer, diluted according to the ratio of the instructions. Be careful not to over-fertilize so as not to burn the roots. In winter, the number of fertilization applications can be reduced due to slower growth.
Curly-haired spider plants grow quickly and tend to grow excessively long branches and leaves. In order to maintain good shape and aesthetics, regular pruning is required. In spring and autumn, plants can be lightly pruned to remove pests and diseases, cross-grown branches, etc. In summer and winter, it is possible to reduce the number of prunings so as not to affect the growth and flowering of the plants.
Curly-haired spider plants are more resistant to pests and diseases, but in the process of maintenance, it is still necessary to pay attention to the growth of the plants. Once pests and diseases are found, measures should be taken to prevent and control them in time. Control can be carried out using biological or chemical control methods. For example, plants can be sprayed with pesticides, or natural substances such as plant ash and pepper water can be used for control.
The propagation of curly-haired spider plant is relatively simple, and there are two main methods: cuttings and branching.
1.Cuttings: In spring or autumn, select healthy, mature shoots and cut 10-15 cm long segments for cuttings. Cut off the lower leaves of the cuttings, leaving the upper 2-3 leaves. Then insert cuttings in the prepared substrate to a depth of about 1 2 of the length of the cuttings. Keep the substrate moist and take root after about 1 month.
2.Dividing method: In spring or autumn, the curly-haired spider plant is removed from the pot and gently patted at the roots to separate them from the substrate. The plant is then divided into small plants by hand or with tools, each with roots and stems. Finally, the separated plants are replanted into a new substrate to keep the substrate moist and ready to take root after about 1 month.
In short, curly-haired spider plant maintenance methods mainly include light, temperature, moisture, fertilizer, pruning, pest control and reproduction. As long as you master these maintenance methods, you can make the curly-haired spider plant grow lush and beautiful, and add a green to the home. Hopefully, the introduction of this article will be helpful to you in taking care of your curly-haired spider plant.