How should foliage plants clean their leaves?

For some foliage plants with wide leaves, cleaning the leaves regularly can effectively promote the growth of the plants, because the leaves are very easy to absorb dust during placement, which will block the pores on the leaves and affect the ornamental value of the plants. So how should we clean the leaves for these plants?

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First of all, the time to clean the blade

The time to clean the leaves is in the morning, so that the leaves have enough drying time before the arrival of the night, and the leaves are prevented from being in a humid environment for a period of time due to the lack of sunlight and the drop in temperature at night.

Second, the method of cleaning the blade

1, water spraying method: the dust on the blade is washed away by the impact of the water flow of the sprayer.

2. Wipe method: Gently and repeatedly wipe the dust and sludge on the leaves with a sponge or cotton cloth dipped in water.

3. Brush method: Clean the dust on the blade with a soft brush.

Note: The first two methods are not applicable to cactus, succulent plants and plants with fluffy leaves. Once the leaves are wet by water, it is difficult to evaporate, even if a dry cloth is used to absorb the water, it cannot be guaranteed to dry thoroughly within a certain time. However, some flower buds that are afraid of water, such as Gerbera jamesonii and pseudobulb of Clivia, should not touch water, especially during germination and pregnancy, which will affect the development of flowers.

In addition, don't spray water directly on the flowers. Flowers are easy to rot and wither when exposed to water, which will also cause low fertilization rate and affect flowering and fruiting. Potted flowers such as pomegranate, begonia, upside-down golden bell and crape myrtle will cause long branches and leaves, and the latter two cleaning methods are recommended.