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Can holly be kept indoors?

Selection of pots: potted plants should choose holly pots. The color of the pot is light yellow or purple, which is in sharp contrast with green leaves and red fruits. The basin shape can be square, round or hexagonal, and quaint is preferred.

Soil: fertile, loose, humus-rich loam with good water permeability and air permeability should be selected, which can be slightly acidic or neutral. It is best to mix 20% sand into weathered humus soil or Tanghe mud to facilitate the growth and development of roots.

Planting: It is generally advisable to plant pots before germination in spring, and bring soil balls when planting to protect the roots; Water it in time after planting and put it in the shade.

Attitude control technology

Processing: Holly's modeling is a combination of climbing and pruning, and the main branch is mainly climbing, which is carried out in autumn and winter; Small branches and leaves are mainly trimmed, and it is better to do it in spring. Because its leaves are often clustered with branches, we should pay attention to the density and direction of branches, so that the branches and leaves are layered and the clouds are clustered, which is beautiful.

Tree shape: Ilex can be made into curved dry type, straight dry type or inclined dry type. The branches and leaves are made into sheets or steamed buns. Pile scenery pays attention to exposed roots and is full of natural wild interest.