How to grow cinnabar root

Breeding environment

temperature

Cinnabar root likes a warm growing environment, and the suitable temperature for growth is between 16℃~28℃. It is not very cold-resistant, so the wintering temperature cannot be lower than 5℃. Moreover, cinnabar root is not heat-resistant and grows slowly when the temperature is above 32℃ in summer. Therefore, when cultivating cinnabar root, you must take insulation measures in winter, pay attention to shading in summer, spray water on the plants, and increase ventilation to lower the temperature of the growing environment.

illumination

Cinnabar root prefers a semi-shaded environment and needs bright scattered light to avoid direct sunlight. Generally, cinnabar roots need to be exposed to sufficient light, but when the sunlight is too strong, you should pay attention to shade it. In winter, you should pay attention to let the cinnabar roots have more exposure to sunlight to avoid fruit falling.

Watering

Cinnabar root is suitable for growing in a moist or semi-arid environment, and should avoid drought and waterlogging. The air humidity of the growing environment is required to be between 50% and 70%. During the growth period of Cinnabar root, watering should be sufficient to make the pot soil moist, but not too much water, otherwise the accumulated water in the pot will cause the Cinnabar root to rot. In winter, control watering and do not let the soil in the pot be too wet.

Fertilization

In order for the cinnabar root to grow well and bear beautiful fruits, fertilizer is indispensable. During the growth period, you can apply more nitrogen fertilizer to promote the growth of branches and leaves. Before flowering, you can apply some phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer to promote flowering and fruiting. Note: stop fertilizing after winter.

Precautions

prune

Cinnabar root has high ornamental value and needs to be pruned frequently to form a plump plant shape.

Repotting

As the plant grows, the old pot will inevitably affect the further development of the cinnabar roots. You can change the pot every spring and replace it with new culture soil.

Pest control

Common diseases and pests of cinnabar root include stem rot, root rot, blight, leaf spot, root-knot nematode disease, scale insects, aphids and noctuid armyworms.