ThePlantAide.com

Four season maintenance of Epiphyllum

Hank Schrader
2020-08-31 11:00:03
Epiphyllum, also known as the beauty under the moon, is a cactus family, Epiphyllum is a perennial evergreen succulent plant. It is widely cultivated in families of North and South China. It is a kind of ornamental plant. How does Epiphyllum carry on four seasons conservation?

Maintenance of Epiphyllum in spring and summer

Spring maintenance of Epiphyllum

After the temperature rises in spring, Epiphyllum begins to grow again. At this time, increase the amount of water, follow the principle of dry through, avoid the soil being too wet, and reduce the amount of water when it rains.

The growth of Epiphyllum is vigorous in spring, so it is necessary to ensure sufficient water and fertilizer. When the temperature rises to 15 ℃, the basin can be changed. The basin soil is rich in humus, loose and permeable, and fertile sandy loam.

In spring, Epiphyllum should be exposed to more sunlight and keep sufficient sunlight. At the end of spring, Epiphyllum should be moved to a half shade place.

Summer maintenance of Epiphyllum

Summer is the growth period of Epiphyllum, the demand of water and fertilizer is large, so we should keep sufficient water supply and water every two days to make the basin soil moist. Apply fertilizer sparingly, once every half a month.

Epiphyllum likes half shade environment. It has strong sunlight in summer. It is easy to burn Epiphyllum when it is exposed to sunshine for a long time. It should be well maintained in half shade and properly shaded.

Summer is the flowering period of Epiphyllum, we should do a good job in flowering management and be able to enjoy the beautiful flowers.

Spring and Summer Curing of Epiphyllum

Maintenance of Epiphyllum in autumn and winter

Autumn conservation of Epiphyllum

In autumn, as the temperature gradually drops and the weather becomes cold, we should pay attention to heat preservation and move the Epiphyllum to a place with sufficient light to make it contact with the sun. It should be noted that in autumn, Epiphyllum should be watered less, and the pot soil should be watered again until the plant is dormant. Stop fertilizing.

Winter maintenance of Epiphyllum

Winter is the dormancy period of Epiphyllum. Epiphyllum is not hardy to cold. The overwintering temperature should be kept above 5 ℃, and there should be sufficient sunshine, so Epiphyllum can bloom more. Therefore, Epiphyllum should be placed in a place with sufficient indoor light.

In winter, Epiphyllum dormancy, should control watering, stop fertilizing, make basin soil slightly dry.

maintenance of Epiphyllum in spring and summer

The Plant Aide - Plant experts around you

The Plant Aide - Plant experts around you

www.theplantaide.com