Content
- Tips for the care of piston thread
- How do you properly pour piston thread?
- How is the piston thread properly fertilized?
- When do you use a piston thread?
- Are you allowed to cut piston thread?
- Which diseases and pests can occur?
- How is piston thread properly wintered?
- Tips
Some piston thread breeds have beautiful leaf colorations
Tips for the care of piston thread
The piston thread (Aglaonema) belongs to the Aronstabgewächsen. The maintenance of piston thread does not require much expertise, which makes it an ideal beginner's plant. He forgives minor care mistakes before. How to properly maintain a piston thread.
How do you properly pour piston thread?
Piston thread copes better with dryness than too much wetness. Always allow the substrate to dry up first before pouring again. Waterlogging must be avoided at all costs.
Since the piston thread estimates high humidity, regularly spray the leaves with lukewarm water. The humidity should not fall below 60 percent.
How is the piston thread properly fertilized?
Piston thread is not very demanding and does not need many nutrients. It is enough if you provide him with some liquid fertilizer for green plants once a month from March to October. After repotting, you must not fertilize him in the first year.
When do you use a piston thread?
The piston thread needs a larger pot when the roots grow out of the bottom of the vent hole. As it grows slowly, it usually suffices to repot it every two to three years. The best time to repot is the early spring.
Are you allowed to cut piston thread?
The ornamental plant is well tolerated cut. You may cut too long shoots at any time. Cut directly over one eye. The piston thread branches at the interfaces and becomes more compact overall.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
Diseases such as decay of the roots is triggered by waterlogging.
Watch out for pests like whiteflies, spider mites and thrips. By spraying the leaves, the pest infestation can usually be kept in check.
How is piston thread properly wintered?
Basically, you can maintain the piston thread at the same location throughout the year. However, it is better if you put it a bit cooler in winter at 16 to 18 degrees.
Water the piston thread very sparingly, but do not let it completely dry out.
Tips
Piston thread is very suitable for office and work spaces. The large leaves filter dust, increase the humidity in the room and thus ensure a better indoor climate.