I believe most people are familiar with this plant. Many people keep green radish at home. First, it's easier to feed, and you don't need too much care. The second is the air purifier, which can absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde. However, many people may not know that there is a folk saying that "a green radish has seven ghosts".
At first glance, is it a bit scary? Actually, there is nothing to worry about. This is just a feudal superstition before, and there is no scientific basis. The reason for this rumor is not that the green radish really summons ghosts in paranormal, but that the green radish is a shade-loving plant.
Green radish is suitable for growing in the shade. If directly exposed to the sun, the leaves will turn yellow and wither, or even the whole plant will die. Over time, the green radish gives people a gloomy and cold stereotype, which reminds people of some strange statements. Gradually, people passed it on, and there was a feudal superstition of "one green radish and seven ghosts". The older generation even thought that raising green radish at home would attract ghosts and make the main body of the house worse.
In fact, the green radish not only won't attract ghosts, but also has a beautiful meaning and good feng shui. Raising green radish at home can also reap many benefits. Green radish is used to decorate the home and purify the air, which is very suitable for indoor breeding. The maintenance of green radish should be effectively managed from the aspects of water, light, soil, fertilization and temperature pruning.
Humidity:
Green radish likes to wet the soil, so it should be watered frequently during the maintenance period to avoid yellowing the leaves because the soil in the basin is too dry, but it should not be watered too much, otherwise it will burn the roots and hinder their breathing.
Lighting:
As mentioned above, the green radish likes the shade, so it can be placed in the shade or in the astigmatism, so that the leaves will be greener and grow more vigorously. You can't take it out and expose it to the sun, which will easily sunburn the leaves and cause the green leaves of the green radish to turn yellow.
As far as soil is concerned:
Need ventilation and quick drainage. Can be mixed with river sand, garden soil and humus soil. Of course, hydroponics can also be used.
Fertilization:
Radish grows fast, so it should be fertilized frequently during the growing period, and compound fertilizer is the best fertilizer. Fertilization should be controlled in winter, and diluted fertilizer solution should be sprayed on the leaves once a month.
Temperature:
The optimum temperature for the growth of green radish is 20-30 degrees, so overheating or supercooling will hinder the growth of green radish. Therefore, if it is summer or winter, don't put it outdoors and keep the proper temperature.
Trim:
The most suitable time is around May every year. When the green radish is planted for a period of time, it will grow too tall or its leaves will turn yellow. If you prune, it is basically simple to cut off yellow leaves and too high branches, and new branches and leaves will grow in about 3 months.
In addition to these maintenance points, it should be clear that the juice of green radish is toxic, but the toxicity is relatively low. As long as it's not eating by mistake, it's not a big problem. Therefore, when dealing with green radish, it is best to put on gloves and try to put them out of the reach of children.