How to grow the beauty tree

How to grow the beauty tree

illumination

The beauty tree is a strongly sun-loving tropical tree species. It needs sufficient light to grow healthily and does not grow well in a shady environment.

Moisture

Spring and summer are the peak growth seasons for the beauty tree, and it needs sufficient water. At the same time, the beauty tree is a plant that is extremely afraid of waterlogging and requires good drainage.

Fertilization

If the substrate itself is relatively fertile, organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer can generally be applied once every 40 days or so to promote its growth. If the substrate is relatively poor, organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer should be applied once every 20 days to promote plant growth.

soil

It is not very demanding on the soil, and deep, well-drained loam or sandy soil is preferred.

Pests

The main insect pest of the beauty tree is leaf-feeding beetles, and sometimes red spider mites may also cause damage. Pay attention to taking appropriate measures for prevention and control in time.

Diseases

Diseases of the beauty tree are rare, but stem rot may occur occasionally. The symptoms are that the entire trunk becomes rotten and blackened. The specific prevention and control method is to remove the diseased plants in time and spray 800 times the diluted carbendazim for effective prevention and control.