Is dripping Guanyin poisonous?

The white juice in the root and stem of dripping Guanyin is poisonous, and so is dripping water. Skin contact can cause itching or strong irritation, and eye contact can cause severe conjunctivitis and even blindness. The red fruit of Drip Guanyin is also highly toxic.

Eating stems and leaves by mistake will cause nausea and pain, and when it is serious, it will suffocate, leading to cardiac paralysis and death; Chewing the ear of flowers can cause mental disorders, even swelling and burning pain in the mouth, and even death in severe cases.

Special reminder: it is suggested that people who keep dripping Guanyin at home should try not to break and play with the branches and leaves of dripping Guanyin at will to reduce contact with dripping Guanyin and avoid accidental injury. Families with children had better not plant them.

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I. Soil

The first step in planting is to find suitable soil. Good soil collocation is very helpful to its growth. Humus soil is indispensable for potted plants in general. We can mix humus soil with peat soil, river sand and some cake fertilizer to make nutrient soil or hydroponics.

If it is hydroponics, it is necessary to prevent rotten roots and supplement nutrient solution. Remember to change the pots and soil every spring, and change the soil every other month to keep the air permeability.

Second, the temperature

Drip Guanyin requires a temperature of 20 degrees to 25 degrees, and likes a warm, humid and semi-cloudy growth environment. But also to determine the breeding conditions according to the seasonal changes. Now that we have entered the hot summer, we should strengthen the frequency of watering, moisturize irregularly, and don't let the soil be too dry. In summer, the evaporation of water is very large, so special attention should be paid to cold protection in winter. Drip Guanyin is not cold-resistant.

Third, water.

Watering depends on the season and the weather. Water it in moderation. Water should be properly controlled in summer, and root rot should not be caused by excessive watering. In winter, Guanyin will go into hibernation. Water should be controlled during hibernation and watered as little as possible.

Fourth, fertilization.

The cycle of fertilization is about once a month, and topdressing must be done once every two weeks. Dilute liquid fertilizers such as nitrogen fertilizer, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be used as auxiliary fertilizers.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) lighting

Semi-shade plants should avoid direct glare, and leaf drooping may be caused by lack of fertilizer, so they can be watered with liquid fertilizer. During the flowering period of Drip Guanyin, it should be changed to light for five hours every day, otherwise it will be unfavorable for the growth of flower buds.

References:

Foshan Municipal People's Government-Carefully Planting Drip Guanyin