The silky onion is a classic plant that is very easy to take care of and manageable to grow. Some notes about the care:
Lighting:
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The plant loves bright, but indirect light
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Sunburn on scorching leaf tips in certain hot summer months.
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Ideal if grown in East/West Facing windows
Watering:
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Water the plant very little so that soil initiates a certain thickness of dryness before re-watering.
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Water accumulating to form soggy soil only leads to a certain amount of rot.
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Do this at the base and refrain from targeting the leaves.
Temperature:
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A temperature range of normal room temperature (65F degrees-75F) should be ideal and satisfactory for growth.
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Shun temperatures that go below 13 degrees Celsius (55 degrees Fahrenheit).
Humidity:
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Humidity average of 40 to 50 percent guides average humidity.
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Dry air can be tolerated, but humidity should be moderate.
Fertilization:
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Opt to feed the plant with fertilizer at the right time that is the latter description of spring time until fall.
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Balanced Fertilizer that is water-based and soluble in nature (pyrithione content halved or cut in half).
Pruning:
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For managing length the long vine plants should be hiked.
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Hike the dead or the brittle broken leaves.
Pest Control:
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Pests invaders include scales, spider mites, and mealybugs.
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Healthy Plants don’t like pests, so get rid of them before they spread.
Propagation:
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The plant can be divided and seggemnted into smaller parts and planted or repotted in the spring or summer months.
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Good progressive potting mix with a slight larger than usual pot and potting soil should be availed.
Common Issues:
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Leaf drop happens mostly due to either overwatering and low watering.
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Persistent growing pests of any kind including aphids, spider mites.
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Slow growth happens due to less nutrients or no light.
Using these care tips will help you in achieving the very best Bowiea volubilis suitable for maintaining optimal healthy growth.
