How to grow air pineapple and what to pay attention to

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Container selection

Fixed method

temperature requirements

Water spray requirements

Lighting requirements

Fertilization requirements

Precautions

The air pineapple is a drought-tolerant aerial variety of the bromeliad family. It does not require soil and can grow on anything. It can be nourished by occasionally spraying some water. You will no longer have to worry about not watering or mixing the soil with the flower. Recuperate to death. The editor below will introduce to you the cultivation methods and precautions of pineapple.

Container selection

There are many choices for Tillandsia cultivation containers. Simply put, it can grow whatever you give it. But flower lovers often use shells, stones, dead wood, tree fern boards, rattan baskets, etc. for the sake of beauty.

Fixation method

The root system of bromeliads is not a tool for nutrient transport but plays a role in fixation, but it needs auxiliary fixation in the early stages of colonization. You can choose to tie it with wire or rope, or stick it to the container with glue or hot melt glue. Or it can be cultivated by hanging, tying it with copper wire ropes and hanging it in the air.

Temperature Requirements

Air pineapples can withstand low temperatures of 0℃ and high temperatures of 40℃. Most varieties will be frozen below 5℃, and the plants will die below 0℃. The most suitable temperature for growth is 15~30℃. When the temperature is higher than 25℃, It is necessary to strengthen ventilation and increase air humidity. In summer, pay attention to spraying water to humidify and cool down.

Requirements for water spraying

To spray water on pineapples, use a watering can to spray water 2-3 times a week. When the weather is dry, spray once a day. When spraying water, just spray until the leaf surface is completely wet, but be careful not to accumulate water in the center of the leaf. If you spray too much water, you can turn the plant upside down to let the excess water flow out. (Is it easier to water Tillandsia than other plants? You will know after comparison. See the details?How to water pineapples?)

Light requirements

Varieties of the pineapple with grayer leaves, more white scales and thicker and harder leaves require stronger light; Varieties with greener leaves, fewer scales and softer leaves are more shade tolerant. During maintenance, appropriate lighting can be used according to the variety. The simplest method is to place the plants in a brightly lit place indoors. If they grow weak, just add light in time.

Fertilization requirements

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

Notes

Reminder Everyone, please do not put air pineapples in a tank. Air pineapples require a lot of air circulation and will break down in a stuffy tank. If the air is too dry, you can soak the plants in water for an hour and then throw them away. Just water on the leaves. Be careful not to bask in the sun when there is water on the leaves.

Usually the temperature in winter should be controlled above 5℃. Generally, the temperature of a home in winter is around 20℃, which is just right. However, when maintaining indoors, do not place it next to the air conditioner or heater, and do not let the cold wind blow directly. .

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