Black leaf Guanyin lotus cultivation methods and precautions

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The growth habits of Avalokitesvara

Black leaf Guanyin lotus cultivation method

Precautions for breeding Black Leaf Guanyin Lotus

Black-leaved Avalokitesvara is a common foliage plant on the market. It has strong aesthetics and is one of the choices for interior decoration. So let’s talk about how to breed it and the issues that need to be paid attention to during the breeding process.

Growth Habits of Avalokitesvara Avalokitesvara

Avalokitesvara Avalokitesvara is native to tropical Asia. Likes warm, humid and semi-shady environment. The potting soil needs to maintain a high level of moisture to grow lushly. In the case of water shortage, the plant state is characterized by soft and drooping leaves. As long as it is watered as soon as possible, it can quickly return to its original healthy appearance. It is resistant to water and moisture, and also has a certain degree of drought resistance. The soil should be well-drained, fertile, loose leaf mold soil or peat soil. Black-leaf Guanyin lotus is suitable for growing under moderate light, and avoid exposure to strong light. If exposed to the sun for a long time, it is very likely that the leaf surface will be rough, the leaf color will be gray, the leaf veins will be blurred, and sometimes burn spots will appear on the leaf surface. The suitable temperature for the growth of Black-leaf Guanyin Lotus is between 25 and 30°C, and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 15°C. Once the temperature is below 15°C, growth is likely to stagnate and become dormant.

Black-leaf Guanyin Lotus Cultivation methods

Soil requirements

Potted black-leaf Guanyin lotus generally uses 15-20 cm high flowerpots as growth containers. It is best to place some gravel bricks at the bottom of the flower pot to increase the permeability of the Guanyin lotus. The soil should be well-drained, fertile, loose leaf mold soil or peat soil.

Temperature and light conditions

Because the black-leaf Guanyin lotus prefers warm and semi-shady growth habits, it is strictly forbidden to be exposed to strong light. The suitable growth temperature is between 25 and 30°C, and the overwintering temperature is above 15°C.

Humidity conditions

Keeping the pot soil moist is one of the necessary conditions for the growth of Avalokitesvara. , the air humidity should be maintained at 70% to 80%, which is beneficial to the growth and development of leaves. While watering regularly, remember to control the amount to avoid root rot caused by long-term water accumulation.

Fertilization situation

During the vigorous growth period from May to September, fertilization should be applied every half month. Choose a well-rotted thin liquid fertilizer or a compound fertilizer with low nitrogen and high phosphorus and potassium.

Black-leaf Guanyin Precautions for lotus cultivation

Pest and disease control

Botrytis gray mold is a common hazard. In the early stage of the disease, spray with 1000 times of 59% thiophanate wettable powder.

Stem rot is a disease that easily occurs in high temperature and high humidity environments. When such symptoms occur in Guanyin Lian, spray 70% thiophanate methyl wettable powder 1000 times.

Insect pests include aphids that spread mosaic disease through contact. Use 40% omethoate EC 1000 times to spray to kill.

In addition, there are Spodoptera litura and cabbage caterpillars that are harmful. Use 10% insecticide emulsifiable concentrate 3000 times to spray them.

Toxicity damage

Black-leaf Guanyin lotus has certain toxicity. Once ingested, poisoning symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea will occur. During maintenance, care should be taken to prevent children or unsuspecting persons from accidentally eating or ingesting through other channels.

Leaf aesthetics

The leaves of Black-leaf Guanyin Lotus are large and thin, with a small number of leaves and are easily damaged. Therefore, you should pay more attention to the growth status of the leaves. The growth position of each leaf of the potted plant must be reasonable. During the cultivation process, the arrangement direction of the leaves can be appropriately adjusted. The leaves should be trimmed appropriately according to the growth conditions and preference for appearance. Only in this way can the black-leaf Guanyin lotus maintain a high degree of beauty.

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