The old lady betel is currently very popular with many families thanks to its unique shape and also helps purify the air effectively.
Taking care of the betel tree at home is not too complicated, however, if you want the tree to grow optimally and maintain a beautiful leaf shape, housewives need to apply some basic principles below.
Light
This is one of the important factors when the old betel tree prefers indirect light, just bright enough. The harsh sunlight at noon can cause the leaves to burn, causing brown or dry yellow patches to appear.
On the contrary, if the plant is placed in a place that is too dark, the plant will develop a stunt, the new leaves will be smaller and have fewer holes, the trunk will grow long and weakly. The most ideal location is near fences with curtains or balconies facing the East, where the trees can welcome the light sunlight every morning.
Suitable water intake
The principle when watering the mustard plant is to maintain moisture but not cause flooding. Only water when the top layer of soil has dried up about 2 - 3cm. You can check by using a wooden stick to plant into the soil. If you remove it and find the soil dry and not sticking to the stick, that is the time to water the plant.
Be sure to water the plant evenly and slowly until the water begins to flow out of the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot to ensure the root system has enough water. The average waterming frequency is about 2 - 3 times/week but also needs to be flexibly adjusted according to seasons and environmental conditions.
humidity and temperature
As a plant native to the tropical forest, badminton only grows strongly in an environment with high humidity (over 60%) and warm temperatures, ranging from 18 - 28°C. The air in a room with air conditioners will make the leaves dry or coated.
To overcome this situation, you can apply measures to increase moisture such as spraying fog on leaves 2-3 times/week, placing the potted plant on a stone tray containing water, or using a humidifier.
Growing and feeding land
The type of betel that the old lady does not pick on the soil but requires the trunk to be loose and drained well to avoid root rot. Ideal soil mixture includes coconut fiber,han beans, perlite and some organic fertilizer such as vermicompost.
Regarding nutrition, the effective way to take care of old lady betel trees is to fertilize them periodically. During the period of strong growth (in spring or summer), slow-mersing or diluted leaf fertilizers can be fertilized once a month.
Trimming and preventing pests
Regularly cutting down leaves that are yellow, withered or have signs of pests will help the plant focus on nutrients to nurture healthy leaves.
Seaweed is less likely to get pests, but you still need to pay attention to insects common on interior plants such as wax reptiles and red spiders, especially in areas with too dry climates.
