Peacock wood cultivation methods and precautions

How to grow peacock wood

temperature

Peacock wood likes warmth and is not cold-resistant. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 18℃-28℃. The winter temperature should not be lower than 10℃. If the temperature is too high in summer, it needs to be shaded and sprayed with water to cool down. As the weather gradually gets cooler in autumn, it is necessary to move the peacock tree to a warm place indoors in time to spend the winter. When placing the peacock tree indoors, be careful not to let the indoor temperature fluctuate between hot and cold, as this will cause the plant to freeze.

illumination

Peacock wood likes plenty of light, but cannot tolerate direct sunlight. When planting peacock trees, they should be exposed to sufficient light in spring and autumn, and slightly shaded in summer to avoid direct sunlight. In winter, there is no need for shade, but appropriate supplementary light is needed. Be sure to ensure that the peacock tree is exposed to sufficient sunlight, otherwise the plant will grow too tall and affect its appearance.

Moisture

Peacock wood likes a humid environment. In spring and autumn, there should be sufficient water, but watering should be done when the soil is dry and wet. To maintain a certain air humidity, you need to spray water on the leaves and surrounding areas of the plant frequently to prevent the leaves from curling and falling off due to dry air. In winter, when the temperature drops, you should control watering. You can use spraying instead of watering.

fertilizer

Peacock wood has a relatively large demand for fertilizer. When growing peacock trees, it is necessary to apply some compound fertilizer granules or mixed fertilizer water regularly during the growth period. In summer, stop fertilizing when the temperature is above 30℃. After autumn, you should also slowly reduce fertilization and stop fertilizing when the temperature drops below 10℃.

Things to note when growing peacock wood

prune

In order to promote the growth of peacock tree and adjust the plant shape, frequent pruning is required. It is also necessary to cut off diseased, dead and rotten branches of the Peacock Tree.

Pests and diseases

Peacock wood is susceptible to leaf spot and anthracnose. When the air is dry, scale insects will appear, and red spider mites are likely to appear at the turn of spring and summer.