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Today, I'd like to introduce a kind of indoor foliage - viewing green plant that you'll fall in love with at first sight - Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Variegata'. In terms of appearance, it is a relatively large - sized plant. Its leaves have longitudinal yellow - and - green stripes, looking like emeralds with golden edges. Placing it in any corner of the room makes the space look vibrant and lively.
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Variegata' is an excellent partner for decorating the home environment. In the flower market, it can be cultivated in soil, hydroponically, and is also suitable for flower arrangement. As for the placement, it's not very particular. It can be placed on the balcony, in the living room, or on the windowsill. Regardless of the cultivation method you choose, in terms of maintenance, Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Variegata' prefers a well - ventilated and semi - shaded environment, and the suitable growth temperature is 20 - 30℃. Normally, it shouldn't be placed in strong light. Especially in summer, it's necessary to shade it properly to avoid sunburning its leaves. Otherwise, its stripes will fade and it won't look nice.
Regarding watering, for potted Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Variegata', it prefers a moist environment and is relatively drought - tolerant. During the growth period, it's advisable to keep the soil in the pot moist. If the weather is dry, it's necessary to spray more water mist around the leaves to increase air humidity. For hydroponic cultivation, the maintenance is relatively simple. Usually, only regular replacement of clean water is needed, and it can stay green at a suitable temperature. For fresh - cut flowers, they should be placed in deep water. If possible, you can add a preservative or a little diluted 84 - disinfectant water. This can reduce bacterial growth. For subsequent water changes, it can be done once every 2 - 3 days. Keep the room well - ventilated and let it receive more sunlight.
In terms of soil, when you buy it from the flower market, it usually comes with a prepared soil for potted cultivation. However, for better soil permeability during later - stage maintenance, once you find that the soil has become compacted, it's necessary to change the soil in a timely manner. For subsequent soil - turning, you can choose a fertile, humus - rich soil that is highly adaptable and has good drainage.
In terms of fertilization, the potted Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Variegata' is cultivated for a much longer time than hydroponic and fresh - cut flowers. Therefore, it's best to fertilize it during the growth period. It's recommended to apply a thin organic fertilizer once a month. In addition, it should be noted that fertilization should not be carried out during the high - temperature season or in winter.