Cultivation methods and precautions of Araucaria heterophylla

Araucaria heterophylla is a relatively easy plant to grow. It prefers a warm, humid and sunny growing environment, and has a certain tolerance to semi-shade. It has good growth ability in spring, summer and autumn, and grows better outdoors.

Cultivation method of Araucaria heterophylla

1. Choose a pot

When growing Araucaria heterophylla, you must choose a suitable flowerpot. Generally speaking, you can choose the size of the flowerpot according to the size of the tree species. It is best to choose a purple clay oval ceramic pot.

2. Soil selection

The soil requirements of Araucaria heterophylla are not very high. Generally, loose and fertile potting soil can be used. It is best if it contains rich humus. The soil should be neutral to slightly acidic.

3. Fertilization

The growth of Araucaria heterophylla requires a lot of fertilizer. It is best to apply decomposed thin liquid fertilizer once every 20 days or so. This will make the leaves become dark green. You can spray some foliar fertilizers such as foliar treasure appropriately.

Precautions for the maintenance of Araucaria heterophylla

1. Watering

When watering the Araucaria heterophylla, it is best to follow the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when watering, and spray water on the plant when the air is dry, which can make the leaf color fresher.

2. Excessive ventilation

When caring for the Araucaria heterophylla, avoid excessive air flow, as this will cause the plant to become acutely dehydrated and the leaves to turn yellow. Therefore, be sure to move the plant to a sheltered place for maintenance when ventilation is excessive.