How to maintain Cycas brasiliensis (on the Feng Shui taboo of Cycas brasiliensis)
1, soil
Cycas brasiliensis is suitable for loose, well-drained and humus-rich fertile loam. Potted Cycas brasiliensis can be mixed with vegetable garden soil, humus soil, peat soil and river sand in the ratio of 3:2:2:3 to make culture soil, or fertile pond mud can be dried and finely ground by 2/3, and coarse river sand 1/3.
2. Temperature
The maintenance of Brazilian iron needs to keep a warm and humid environment. The maintenance temperature should be above 10 degrees, and the minimum temperature should be above 5 degrees. It doesn't need much light to maintain the environment, but at least the indoor light should be bright and not too dark.
3. Lighting equipment
Brazilian iron likes warm and abundant sunshine, but it is also resistant to shade and cold. Therefore, the cultured Brazilian iron can be placed on the balcony with sufficient sunshine or scattered light, which can make it fully photosynthetic and grow better and better.
water
When pouring Brazilian iron, we should pay attention to keep the basin soil moist, and we can often spray water on the leaves, which is conducive to improving the humidity of the surrounding air. However, it should be noted that the basin soil cannot accumulate water, and ventilation should be strengthened to avoid root rot. In winter, the temperature drops, and the Brazilian iron enters a dormant period, so watering should be reduced at this time.
5, fertilization
Cycas brasiliensis will consume its own nutrients during its growth. If fertilization is not timely, it will easily lead to insufficient stamina and gradual degradation. Therefore, in the growing period, organic fertilizer can be buried at the base or edge, and then liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied every 15-20 days to ensure the flourishing growth of branches and leaves. Apply thin fertilizer, avoid thick fertilizer, and the time is May-10 every year. Stop fertilizing in winter and move indoors.
6. Matters needing attention
Strong sunshine in summer will lead to yellowing of leaves or scorching of tips, so pay attention to shading. Xia Chunqiu should often spray water on leaves, stems and surrounding ground in three seasons to increase air humidity. During transportation, the temperature of Cycas brasiliensis is 16 ~ 18℃ and the relative humidity is 80% ~ 90%, and it can withstand 15 days in dark environment. However, plants with temperature lower than 8℃ are vulnerable to freezing injury during storage and transportation, and too low air humidity will cause serious necrosis of leaf margin tissue, which should be paid attention to.
The above is the introduction of Cycas brasiliensis cultivation. Cycas brasiliensis is a kind of plant that likes high temperature, humid and semi-cloudy environment, and it is a home potted plant with great ornamental value. It is very important to do the above maintenance points if you want to raise a good cycad.