Cultivation methods and precautions of the dwarf dwarf tree

How to cultivate the dwarf dwarf tree

Soil selection

The young leaves of the Aglaonema are colorful, including red, pink, light green, light yellow, and orange-yellow.

When planting in a small courtyard, it is advisable to choose high terrain, good drainage, fertile, humus-rich acidic sandy loam, with a plant spacing of 2m to 3m.

Potted plants can be made with garden soil, sand and manure in a ratio of 6:2:2.

Temperature and light

Temperature: The jasmine tree is relatively cold-resistant, but is afraid of high temperatures and strong sunlight. Its growth temperature is 10℃ ~ 15℃. The cold-resistant species can withstand 15℃, and the general species can withstand 5℃.

Light: The jasmine plant prefers semi-shady environment and can be maintained in half-day light. When the summer is extremely hot, it is necessary to provide appropriate shade, on the one hand to prevent the leaves from being burned, and on the other hand to prevent diseases caused by the extreme heat.

Water and fertilizer management

Watering: The jasmine plant likes a warm and humid environment. The soil should be kept moist during the growing period, but avoid waterlogging.

Fertilization: Apply Huiyou 21-7-7 acidic fertilizer once a month. In winter, dig trenches around the crown and apply fertilizer, then cover with a layer of bark chips to keep the tree warm over the winter.

Reproduction method

Seed propagation: Sow in pots in spring and autumn. The suitable temperature for germination is 13℃ ~ 18℃. It will germinate 30 to 40 days after sowing.

Cutting propagation: Use soft branches for cuttings in early summer and half-mature branches for cuttings in late summer. The spike length is 8cm to 10cm. Keep the room temperature at 20℃ to 24℃. It will take 25 to 30 days for roots to grow after cutting. Treating the base with 5g/L indolebutyric acid for 2 to 3 seconds can promote rooting.

Things to note when raising the drupewood tree

The dwarf tree is poisonous

The stems and leaves are poisonous. If ingested by humans or animals, it can cause coma, breathing difficulties, and movement disorders.

If you have pets at home, you should find ways to separate the animals and plants. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Common diseases and pests of the scutellaria baicalensis

Provide appropriate shade when the sun is strong in summer. If the indoor ventilation is poor, it is easy to get leaf spot and dieback disease. You can use 500 times of 65% Mancozeb for prevention and control. If scale insects and red spiders occur, you can use 2000 times of omethoate for prevention and control.