How to grow purple horn leaves

Last Update :2024.04.27

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1. Soil

2. Temperature

3. Watering

4. Fertilization

5. Lighting

6. Precautions


Soil: It is best to use fertile humus acidic soil when cultivating purple horn leaves; Temperature: The temperature should not be too low when planting, otherwise it will not germinate. The optimal temperature for growth is 25-30℃, and the minimum temperature at night should not exceed 15℃; watering: water cannot be cut off during the initial growth and development, and the soil is required to be kept moist; fertilization: it has a large demand for fertilizers and prefers organic fertilizers; light: it belongs to Long-day plants require sufficient light.


Cultivation methods of purple horn leaves
1. Soil

1. Soil

When cultivating purple horn leaves, it is best to use fertile humus acid soil, which is resistant to drought, diseases and insect pests.

2. Temperature

The temperature should not be too low when planting purple horn leaves, otherwise it will not germinate. The temperature difference between day and night cannot be too large. The plants are relatively heat-resistant, and the optimal temperature for growth is 25-30°C. The lowest temperature at night should not exceed 15°C to avoid yellow leaves and frostbite.

3. Watering

During the initial growth and development of purple horn leaves, water frequently, do not cut off water, and keep the soil moist. The amount of water can be adjusted according to the soil quality and air humidity. It is best to use clean water with good quality.

4. Fertilization

Purple hornleaf does not have a particularly large demand for fertilizers and prefers organic fertilizers. If possible, add a little fertilizer regularly to help the growth and development of plants. It is best to use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to improve plant resistance.

5. Light

It needs sufficient light. If there is not enough light, it will easily affect its growth and branching.

6. Precautions

1. Build a shelf: Because it has a certain spread, it is not suitable for raising at home. If you raise it at home, you need to build a shelf and provide it with Some vertical space for it to grow.

2. Repot: Plant one plant in each pot, and use larger pots when repotting.


2. Temperature

3. Watering

4. Fertilization

5. Lighting

6. Precautions








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