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Today, I'm sharing a versatile ornamental plant, "Senecio cineraria". It can be used as a fresh-cut flower or potted plant. Visually, its leaves are all silver-white, which is very special. Once you bring it home and place it casually, it can create an artistic atmosphere.
The flower language of Senecio cineraria is purity and perseverance, symbolizing the need to summon up perseverance and courage when facing difficulties. It's very inspiring. It's a perennial plant that is not only cold-resistant but also heat-resistant. It can be regarded as a must-have for beginners because it's tough and easy to maintain. How to take care of fresh-cut Senecio cineraria after buying it home? First, after unpacking, turn it upside down, shake it first to remove bad branches and leaves. Then, because its branches have very fine villi, they must be cleaned up before putting it in a vase. Some yellow or stale ones should be discarded, including the leaves below the bottle mouth. Finally, add about 10 centimeters of water in the vase. Align the leaves of Senecio cineraria in a spiral manner, go in one direction from top left to bottom right to make a spiral. Then, according to the height of the vase, cut the roots diagonally and put it in the vase. Change the water every 2 to 3 days. Clean the roots and the vase each time and keep it ventilated.
In addition, if some local leaves of Senecio cineraria droop during maintenance, you can remedy it by scalding the roots. The specific operation can be to cut the roots diagonally at a 45-degree angle first. Prepare another cup, add hot water of about 80 degrees, put the roots in the hot water for 5 seconds and then take them out. Then, cut off the part soaked in hot water with scissors. Finally, put it in a deep water bucket to revitalize the flowers for 2 to 3 hours. During this period, you can also spray a thin layer of water mist evenly on its leaves. After this operation, it can recover.
Suppose the flower lover buys a potted Senecio cineraria. In terms of daily home maintenance, it is recommended to place it on the balcony or beside the window. The principle of watering is that it's best to water when the soil surface is dry. Finally, if you want to maintain it well, the fertilization step cannot be omitted. Apply a thin liquid fertilizer once a month during the vigorous growth period of Senecio cineraria and regularly prune the withered and yellow leaves and flowers. Generally speaking, as long as you pay attention to the above points, you can successfully maintain a vibrant pot of Senecio cineraria at home.