Cultivation techniques and precautions for the lucky tree

The lucky tree is an ornamental plant with auspicious meaning and beautiful shape, suitable for cultivation in home or office environments. The lucky tree likes light but is slightly shade-tolerant, and is suitable for being placed in a place with sufficient scattered light. The following are the cultivation tips and precautions for the lucky tree. Let’s learn together.

1. Breeding techniques

1. Soil selection

The lucky tree is suitable for loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic soil. You can use leaf mold, garden soil, river sand and organic fertilizer mixed in the ratio of 4:3:2:1. This soil structure ensures both air permeability and sufficient nutrients.

2. Lighting management

The lucky tree likes light but is slightly shade-tolerant. It is suitable to be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light and avoid direct sunlight. In winter, it can be placed in front of a sunny window, and in summer, it needs appropriate shade.

3. Temperature control

The lucky tree likes a warm environment. The suitable temperature for its growth is 20-30℃, and the temperature in winter needs to be kept above 8℃. In hot seasons, you can cool down by spraying water.

4. Watering method

The lucky tree likes moisture, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. When watering, you need to follow the principle of "water when dry and water when wet", that is, water when the soil is almost dry, and water thoroughly when you do. You can increase the frequency of watering in summer and reduce it in winter.

5. Fertilization management

The lucky tree has a moderate demand for fertilizer . During the growing season (spring and autumn), apply compound fertilizer or liquid fertilizer once a month. Stop fertilizing during high temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winter.

6. Humidity Control

The lucky tree likes higher air humidity, and the indoor humidity is recommended to be maintained at 50%-80%. Humidity can be adjusted by spraying water or using a humidifier.

2. Precautions

1. Avoid direct sunlight

The leaves of the lucky tree are delicate and need to be avoided from direct sunlight in summer, otherwise the leaves will be burned.

2. Control the frequency of watering

The lucky tree cannot tolerate stagnant water, and excessive watering will cause root rot. Soil moisture can be detected by inserting a wooden chopstick.

3. Maintain good ventilation

When growing indoors, windows need to be opened regularly for ventilation to avoid yellowing leaves or the breeding of diseases due to a closed environment.

The above are the key points for planting the lucky tree. In addition, the lucky tree needs to be moved to a warm place indoors in winter to avoid low temperature damage. The plant needs to be repotted every 2-3 years, with new soil and root pruning to promote healthy growth.