The soil cultivated by alum roots must be loose and fertile, and it can contain some humus soil and peat soil, which is beneficial to the growth of its roots. To maintain the environment, there must be ventilation and sufficient light.
Is it good to raise alum roots at home?
Alum roots are well maintained at home. Its flowering period is also relatively long and its ornamental value is high. If properly maintained, it can bring people a pleasant and beautiful feeling and enhance the positive energy of home feng shui.
Is alum root poisonous?
This plant is nontoxic. This plant is not only non-toxic, but also does not emit toxic gases, and does not cause any harm to human body, so it can be cultivated safely indoors.
Is alum root suitable for indoor cultivation?
Alum roots can be raised indoors. However, it is a light-loving and shade-tolerant plant, so if it is maintained indoors, it needs to be given enough light, preferably scattered light, and at the same time avoid exposure to the sun.
Geomantic function of alum root
In geomantic omen, this plant can turn evil into evil, but it can't be placed in the center of the house, otherwise it is not conducive to the family's wealth.
There is also a certain feng shui taboo, that is, you can't put it in the bedroom, otherwise it may affect the relationship between husband and wife and it is not easy to have children, so don't put such plants in the bedroom.
Cultivation methods and matters needing attention of alum root
1, watershed selection
Alum roots, like many plants, use attached roots for photosynthesis, so pots need containers with poor light transmission or light transmission. But there must be drainage holes, and the drainage must be good, otherwise it is easy to accumulate water and rot roots.
2. Soil selection
Alum roots are cultivated in loose, fertile, well-drained neutral acidic soil rich in humus, and can be mixed with humus, fine sand and a small amount of base fertilizer, and can be mixed with garden soil, tree soil+peat soil+sawdust+river sand and cinder in a ratio of 5:2: 1:2. This kind of soil is not only loose and breathable, but also well drained.
3. Lighting conditions
Alum roots are fond of sunshine, resistant to shade, suitable for growing in semi-shade environment, and not easy to grow white when there is light. In summer, direct glare should be avoided to avoid burning leaves. Spring and autumn can be placed on the uncovered balcony to receive light directly, and in winter, it should be placed on the sunny balcony, which is more conducive to growth and bright colors.
4. Temperature situation
The root of Liriodendron chinense is cold-resistant, especially cold-resistant, and the limit can resist the low temperature of MINUS 38℃ Family maintenance mainly considers that the temperature should not be higher than 35℃ in summer. The temperature is 10℃-30℃, which is most suitable for its growth. If the temperature is too low or too high, it will go into dormancy and grow slowly.
5. Water shortage problem
Pouring alum roots follows the principle of "seeing dry and seeing wet". There is no clear interval for watering the root of alum. Water twice a week in the hottest summer, once a week in spring and autumn, once a month in winter, and not on the coldest days.
6, ventilation conditions
Maintenance and ventilation of alum roots are very important. Ventilation is mainly the evaporation rate of water in plants and soil. There is a certain degree of ventilation in summer and spring and autumn, which can cool down to a certain extent and within a certain range and improve its living environment.