How to grow potted plants: 10 days of hot topics and practical guides
Recently, potted plant care has become one of the hot topics on the Internet, especially among young people, whose attention to "healing green plants" has increased significantly. This article will combine the popular content of the past 10 days to provide you with a structured guide from purchasing to maintaining potted plants, helping you easily create a small garden at home.
1. Top 5 hot potted plant topics on the entire network (data statistics period: last 10 days)

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Discussion popularity | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | lazy potted plant | 12 million+ | Xiaohongshu/Douyin |
| 2 | office green plants | 8.9 million+ | Weibo/Bilibili |
| 3 | Succulent summer tips | 6.5 million+ | Zhihu/Tieba |
| 4 | hydroponic plants | 5.2 million+ | Douyin/Kuaishou |
| 5 | Potted DIY ideas | 4.8 million+ | Xiaohongshu/Douban |
2. Recommended list for beginners to choose potted plants
| Suitable for the crowd | Recommended plants | Maintenance difficulty | average daily care hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| office workers | Pothos/Sansevieria | ★☆☆☆☆ | 5 minutes |
| student party | Succulent/air pineapple | ★★☆☆☆ | 8 minutes |
| retired people | Orchid/Bonsai Pine | ★★★★☆ | 30 minutes |
| children education | Sunflower/pea sprouts | ★★☆☆☆ | 10 minutes |
3. Four core elements of potted plant care
1.Lighting management: According to plant characteristics, positive plants (such as roses) need 6 hours of direct light a day, and negative plants (such as ferns) only need scattered light.
2.Watering Tips: The recently hot-searched principle of "see dry, see wet" means that the soil surface should be 2cm dry before watering. Most plants should avoid water accumulation.
3.soil ratio: The general formula is humus soil: perlite: vermiculite = 5:3:2. Succulents need to increase the proportion of granular soil.
4.Pest and disease control: The "red spiders" that have attracted much attention recently can be sprayed with garlic water, and aphids can be treated with alcohol swabs.
4. Recent innovative ways to play potted plants
| creative type | Materials required | Production time | Popular platform tutorials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Microlandscape | Glass jar/moss/decorative sand | 40 minutes | Station B UP master "Green Finger" |
| Coffee grounds mushrooms | Coffee grounds/bacteria bags/spray bottles | 15 minutes | Douyin topic#waste cultivation |
| fruit seed potted plant | Avocado core/longan seeds | 30 days to sprout | 小红书#seedchallenge |
5. Solutions to common problems
1.Yellow leaf treatment: Recent data shows that 80% of yellow leaves are caused by improper watering. It is recommended to use a moisture detector (average price 15 yuan).
2.Countermeasures against flowering: Dilute potassium dihydrogen phosphate and spray (ratio 1:1000), combined with water control to promote flowering.
3.Small flying insect management: Yellow armyworm + spread 1cm thick river sand on the basin surface, effective in 3 days.
6. Expert advice
A recent interview with the Chinese Horticultural Society pointed out that potted plants in summer need to pay attention to the "three avoidances" - avoid watering at noon, avoid direct rainstorms, and avoid direct air conditioning. It is recommended to use smart flowerpots (top 3 brands in terms of market share: Xiaomi, Take a Time, Funful) to monitor maintenance data.
With the above structured guide, even novice gardeners can quickly master the essentials of potting. It is recommended to start with low-maintenance varieties and gradually accumulate experience, allowing green plants to add natural vitality to life.
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