How to water Aphelandra Squarrosa ?
The Aphelandra plant is considered quite demanding. A very important aspect is watering, because the soil must be kept moist all the time when caring for Aphelandra. How to water Aphelandra squarrosa ?
How to water Aphelandra squarrosa ?
Water the plant several times a week in summer and once a week in winter. The substrate in the pot should be constantly slightly moist, because Aphelandra loses leaves even with short-term drying.
A good solution is to plant the plant in a double pot (with the outer pot flooded with water), a container with an automatic irrigation system or the use of hydrogels.
This species reacts badly to watering with water taken directly from the tap. Water should stand for several hours before use.
On the other hand, dry air (and the associated increased activity of spider mites) is a nuisance for Aphelandra in the autumn and winter. The plant should therefore be regularly sprayed with water. In addition, it is worth installing humidifiers (electronic, ceramic) in the room.
