What is the principle of root control basin? What are the specific benefits of growing flowers?

2020-07-23

In the past two years, the root control pots represented by the Aoyama pots in Japan have quietly become popular. They mainly guide the main root system to grow downward, avoid nested roots and rotten roots, increase soil permeability, and transplant survival rate. And highly recommended by gardening supplies merchants. Root control pots are generally used to cultivate orchids, phalaenopsis, green radish, rose, clematis, succulents, and other potted plants that are prone to rotten roots in water. When it was first launched, the price was slightly higher than that of ordinary flower pots, but now it is basically the same as the price of ordinary resin flower pots.

What are the differences between root control pots and ordinary flower pots?

At first glance, the root control pot is not significantly different from ordinary flower pots, except that there are more vents or vents on the side of the flower pot, similar to the drain basket we use for washing vegetables, and it is these vents and vents that increase Air permeability, prevent accumulation of water and guide the directional growth of the main root system. At the same time, due to its thicker and denser holes, the rate of water evaporation during daily care will be significantly faster, the watering frequency needs to be slightly more than that of ordinary flower pots, and some soil and nutrients will be lost during the watering process. This is exactly where it has advantages and disadvantages.

Regarding the difference between the round and square root control pots:

There is essentially no difference between a round or a square root-controlling basin, only the external shape is different, and the basic principles are the same. And because of the different plant types of different potted plants, based on matching needs, different flowerpot shapes are inevitably required. For example, orchid potted plants have slender leaves and are more suitable for long and straight orchids with special root control pots; green dill plants are It is more suitable for round root-controlling pots; while the small and exquisite plant type of succulents is more suitable for square root-controlling pots with a slightly smaller volume.

The emergence of root-controlling pots is indeed a boon for potted plants that are prone to accumulating water and rotten roots. When we enjoy the advantages it brings, we must also accept its weaknesses. The root control pots absorb heat in summer and evaporate quickly. They have strong air permeability and insufficient water retention capacity. The frequency of watering in summer will be much higher than ordinary Flower pots, and their nutrient loss rate is faster than ordinary flower pots, need to apply thin fertilizers to promote growth during the growth period.

So in my opinion, rather than having to spend a lot of trouble in the selection of flower pots, it is better to develop a good watering habit. As long as the accumulation of water is avoided and the soil is suitable, the pots, pots and even laundry detergent bottles at home are used to grow flowers. The flower!

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