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How to raise the newly bought Pteris fern?

Walter White
2020-11-16 11:23:35
The soil environment is too alkaline: too strong alkaline soil will lead to yellow leaves of Lycoris radiata. At this time, it should be replaced with acidic soil in time. Temperature and light discomfort: high temperature, strong light environment will cause it to appear yellow leaves. At this time, it is necessary to shade and cool down to help it recover. Improper fertilization: nutrient deficiency or excess can cause its yellow leaf problem. At this time, fertilizer should be added or stopped according to the situation to help it recover.

1. Illumination

Pteris fern does not have a high demand for light. It likes to stay in a bright and astigmatic place. What it fears most is the exposure to the hot sun. Especially in summer, the sun can scorch the leaves of Pteris fern in an afternoon.

2. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for the growth of Pteris pinnata is 10-26 , and if the temperature difference between day and night can be maintained at 10 , it is most beneficial to the growth of the plant.In addition, Pteris multifida is cold-resistant, as long as the temperature is above 5 C in winter.

3. Watering

Pteris pteridoides is a little drought-tolerant and afraid of water accumulation, but in the peak season of plant growth, it is still necessary to ensure adequate water supply.In the case of no water, keep the soil as wet as possible, in order to make the fern grow fastest in its growing season.

4. Humidity

Humidity control is more important than watering in domestic ferns.Under the condition of good ventilation, spraying water frequently to the leaves and the surrounding of the plant can improve the local air humidity, promote the lush branches and leaves of Pteris multifida, and make the leaves green and shiny.

5. Fertilization

If you want the fern to grow well, you can irrigate a balanced fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium every half month in the peak season of plant growth. The concentration must be light. Thin fertilizer and frequent application are most beneficial to plant growth.

6. Propagation

As long as the growth temperature is suitable for Pteris multifida, the plant will grow more and more plump, the method of division can be used for propagation, the temperature is suitable for division can be carried out throughout the year, as long as attention is paid to shading and moisturizing after division.

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