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How to raise snake plant in Phnom Penh

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-05-13 17:27:08
The sandy soil with strong air permeability should be used for the cultivation of Phnom Penh snake plant. Usually, sufficient sunlight should be given, and the amount of water should not be too large. The soil should be in a wet state, and thin fertilizer should be applied once a week during the growth period. The propagation was carried out by means of branch and cuttage, and the diseased leaves should be removed in time after the plant was found to be damaged by diseases and insect pests, and at the same time, the medicine should be sprayed for control.

I. breeding environment

1. Soil: the sandy soil with strong air permeability should be used for breeding Phnom Penh snake plant. If the soil used is too sticky, it will not grow well.

2. Light: usually, it should be maintained in a sunny place. In summer, the sun is strong at noon, so it needs to be placed in a semi overcast environment.

3. Watering: the amount of water for Phnom Penh snake plant should not be too much, as long as the soil is kept in a moist state. Once there is water in the basin, it will cause root rot. when watering, it is better to clean the lower leaves, which is conducive to growth.

4. Fertilization: during its growth, it should apply thin fertilizer once a week, and at the same time, do a good job of sterilization, do not apply high concentration fertilizer to it.

2. Breeding methods

1. Plant by plant propagation: it is generally carried out in spring when the basin is changed. Take out the plant from the flowerpot, remove the old soil, divide the rhizome into several plants, each plant should have 3-4 leaves, and then plant separately..

2. Cutting propagation: the cutting temperature is 15 ℃, and the leaves can be cut across the long section with a length of 7-8cm. To dry it before cutting, keep the humidity.

3. Common diseases and insect pests

1. Disease: anthrax and leaf spot often harm plants. Cut off the diseased leaves as soon as possible to avoid infecting more leaves. At the same time, spray insecticides to prevent and control.

2. Insect damage: the most important insect damage is the scale insect, which will damage the leaves of the plant, and it can be wiped off with a soft cloth after discovery.

Hu Pi Lan with Phnom Penh

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