Platinum philodendron Birkin (Philodendron Birkin) looks very high-end, is a very small foliage plant, but its price is not expensive, you can buy a pot for 10 yuan. Platinum philodendron is invisible in the wild because it is a newly bred variant.
The platinum philodendron Birkin (Philodendron Birkin) is on top, the old leaves and new leaves are very different
, which grows more slowly but compactly growing platinum vine It is easy to take care of and suitable for novice gardeners.
platinum philodendron is more beautiful, its leaves are long oval, the old leaves are dark green, the new leaves are white with many white pinstripes (the new leaves are more nice). Its plants look plump and plump, and the overall look is fresher and brighter.
1. How did platinum philodendron come from?
Platinum philodendron is an ornamental plant belonging to the Araceae philodendron/Clinaceae genus. It likes the warm and humid tropical rain forest climate all year round.
Above is the red gold diamond (Red Congo) Philodendron Rojo Congo
is a variant of the platinum vine.Its native variety is the red gold diamond Philodendron Rojo Congo (it is the parent of the platinum philodendron), which is a rare mutation in a certain leaf of the red gold diamond, and there are many golden stripes on the leaves. Use this leaf Several other plants separated and reproduced from its mother plant also retained the long, thin white markings intact.
The platinum philodendron leaves on it have regenerated
and now we can buy green velvet potted plants in the market through platinum tissue Method of reproduction. Therefore, when we are maintaining platinum philodendron, some leaves suddenly grow and become red gold diamonds (leaves emerald green). Even the pinstripes on the leaves will also appear rare reversion.
2. Precautions for potted plant maintenance:
The maintenance of potted platinum philodendron is relatively simple, and its ability to adapt to the environment is relatively strong. It is especially suitable for growing small potted plants on indoor windowsills or balconies.
1. Potting soil with
should be able to keep the vines and green velvet as loose as possible. Common peat soil, coarse coconut chaff and perlite,Mix in a ratio of 5:3:2, which can well avoid root rot . It can also be mixed with fine coconut bran, coarse coconut bran, red jade soil and perlite in a ratio of 4:2:2:2. In both soil blending methods, slow-release fertilizer should be properly mixed in the pot soil .
It is best to use terracotta pots for potted platinum philodendron, or choose other flower pots with good air permeability and drainage.
2. Soft light
p _p4 light is less demanding for soft platinum light, and it doesn't like the strong light of the golden vine. There are about 3 to 6 hours of soft light, which can meet its growth needs. If it is maintained indoors, it is necessary to provide it with bright light. It is best to have light for about 12 hours a day to allow it to grow naturally.
Platinum philodendron is more afraid of long-term direct sunlight or exposure. Excessive sunlight will cause leaves to wither, and the leaves will appear permanent sunburn .
3. Humidity and watering attention
It has high requirements for air humidity. Don't keep it in an excessively dry environment. The air humidity is best maintained at 60%~80%. If the air is particularly dry, you must pay attention to often spray water around, or frequently turn on the humidifier, which can increase the environmental humidity.
Maintenance of potted platinum philodendron requires frequent watering, but the potting soil should not be kept damp, otherwise it will easily cause root rot. You can check the dryness and wetness of the potting soil before each watering, and you can wait until the potting soil The lower 3 cm is relatively dry, and then water in time. You can insert your finger into the pot soil, or poke the surface soil to check.
4. Appropriate temperature
p _p4 is the ideal environment for warmth and scary vines. The temperature is between 18 and 25 degrees. The night temperature is best maintained above 12 degrees, and the minimum temperature should be higher than 7 degrees, otherwise it is prone to frostbite. When the temperature is below 15 degrees, start to control the water.
The maintenance of potted platinum philodendron does not require frequent fertilization. You can sprinkle a slow-release fertilizer in the pot soil in spring and autumn. The temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees in spring, summer and autumn. Replenish the universal water-soluble fertilizer every 1 to 3 weeks, and occasionally supplement calcium and magnesium fertilizers.
5. Breeding skills
p _p4 if you want to reproduce platinum vinesYou can choose the method of stem insertion for reproduction. However, its growth rate is relatively slow. It takes great patience to make its stem grow longer. When its stem grows longer, you can cut off a small section at the top. The cut is about 6~9 cm long.
Cut the stems to remove the leaves at the bottom, soak the rooting solution for half an hour, and place the cuttings in a loose, well-drained, and relatively clean potting soil to keep the soil slightly moist, and give it appropriate Softly scatter the light, and after its root system grows long, it can begin normal maintenance.
6. Treatment of yellowing or decay of leaves
4p br2 pbr0p Too much or too little watering, you need to check the dryness and wetness of the pot soil in time, and then control the watering in time to solve it (the leaves should not always retain water). If the leaves appear black and rotting, it may be infected with germs, poor air ventilation, hot and humid environment, you need to enhance ventilation in time, cut off the diseased leaves, spray fungicides, such as azoxystrobin or tebuconazole (such as Hold the enemy stable).
If the tip of the platinum philodendron leaves turns brown, it is generally caused by dry air; in addition, if the environment is particularly dry, red spider may breed.
Of course, most people don't raise platinum philodendron very well, usually because of excessive watering or the often damp pot soil which causes root rot.
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