Humidity Control: Sweet snowball thrives in a dry environment. Prolonged rainy periods can increase the risk of bacterial infections, so it's important to keep the plant away from direct rain and ensure the leaves remain dry at night. The ideal relative humidity for this plant is between 40% and 60%.
Temperature Regulation
This plant prefers cooler conditions and is not tolerant of extreme heat or cold. During winter, as long as it’s not exposed to frost, it can survive comfortably. In late spring and early summer, when temperatures rise above 30°C, it grows best in temperatures between 15°C and 25°C. It's recommended to plant it in autumn or winter to avoid the intense summer heat. In late autumn, winter, and early spring, when temperatures are milder, place it in direct sunlight to support photosynthesis, flower bud development, and blooming. If summer temperatures become too high, consider shading it with about 50% coverage. After flowering, if you move it indoors, place it near southeast-facing windows to extend the blooming period and encourage more flowers.
Lighting Needs
[Fertilizer Care]: Like other grasses, sweet snowball requires regular feeding and watering, but it is sensitive to over-fertilization. Avoid using excessive amounts of fertilizer or applying only nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in large quantities. Follow the principle of “small doses, frequent applications†and “water when dry, stop when wet.†After fertilizing, make sure to keep the leaves and flowers dry at night.
[Autumn]: Once the seedlings have recovered, start a consistent fertilizer and water schedule. Use a cycle of “fertilize – fertilize – water – fertilize – fertilize – water,†with an interval of 1–3 days. On sunny or hot days, the interval should be shorter, while on rainy or cooler days, it can be longer or skipped entirely.
[Winter]: Although the plant continues to grow, its growth slows down in low temperatures. Reduce both fertilizer and water during this time, or even limit them completely. Follow a cycle of “fertilize – water – water – fertilize – water – water,†with intervals of about 4–7 days. On sunny or warm days, shorten the interval, and on rainy or cold days, extend it or skip it. Watering should ideally take place during the warmest part of the day, such as midday on a sunny day.
[Spring]: As temperatures rise, the plant resumes active growth and enters the flower bud formation and blooming phase, requiring more nutrients and water. Maintain a cycle of “fertilize – water – fertilize – water,†with an interval of 2–4 days. Shorten the interval on sunny or warm days, and extend it on rainy or cool days, or skip watering altogether. Once the fruiting stage begins, stop fertilizing.
Pruning Tips
During the flowering period, cutting back the spent flowers along with three leaves can help prolong the bloom and maintain a neater appearance.
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