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Cultivation methods and precautions of air pineapple

Skyler White
2020-08-31 11:00:03
Air pineapple is a drought resistant variety of pineapple family. It does not need soil to grow on anything. If you spray water occasionally, you can feed it, and you will never worry about not watering or matching the soil to raise the flowers. The following small series for you to introduce the air pineapple breeding methods and precautions.

Selection of containers

There are many choices for the cultivation container of air pineapple. In short, it can grow whatever it is given. But flower lovers often use shell, stone, dead wood, tree fern board, rattan basket, etc. for beauty.

Fixed method

The root system of air pineapple is not a means of nutrient transport but plays a role of fixation, but it needs to be assisted in the initial stage of planting. You can choose wire, rope binding, or glue, hot-melt glue to stick it on the container. Or it can be cultivated by hanging, which is tied with copper wire rope and hung in the air.

Method for fixing air pineapple

Temperature requirements

The air pineapple can withstand the low temperature of 0 ℃ and the high temperature of 40 ℃. Most varieties will be frozen below 5 ℃, and plants will die below 0 ℃. The most suitable temperature for growth is 15-30 ℃. When the temperature is higher than 25 ℃, ventilation should be strengthened to increase air humidity. Pay attention to water spray and humidification in summer.

Requirements for water spray

The water spray method of air pineapple is 2-3 times a week with a watering can. When the weather is dry, it can be sprayed once a day. When spraying water, spray until the leaf surface is completely wet, but pay attention not to accumulate water in the leaf center. If too much water is sprayed, turn the plant upside down to let the excess water flow out. (air pineapple is simpler than other plant watering methods. Only after comparison can we know. Take a look at the detailed watering methods of air pineapple ☜) )

Method for fixing air pineapple

Lighting requirements

The varieties with gray leaves, more white scales and thicker and hard leaves need stronger light, while the varieties with green leaves, less scales and softer leaves need more shade tolerance. Maintenance can be based on the appropriate variety of light, the simplest way is to put the plant in a bright indoor light, if the growth of watered thin on the timely make-up light.

Requirements for fertilization

The simplest way is to immerse the plant in 3000-5000 times of fertilizer solution for 1-2 hours, then take it out once a week. Stop fertilizing in winter.

water spray requirements of air pineapple

Precautions

Remind you, do not put the air pineapple in the jar. The air pineapple needs a lot of air circulation, which will break down in the jar. If the air is too dry, you can soak the plant in water for an hour, and then shake off the water on the leaves. Be careful not to bask in the sun when there is water on the leaves.

Generally, the temperature in winter should be controlled above 5 ℃. Generally, the temperature of the family in winter is about 20 ℃. The temperature is just right. However, when maintaining indoors, do not put it beside the air conditioner and heating, or let the cold air blow directly.

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