Cultivation methods and precautions for Lucky Tree
As urban housing prices become higher and higher, there will be less and less space for green plants in the home. However, if you place a wealthy tree in the limited space of the living room, it will not only give people a sense of grandeur, but also play a role in green decoration and air purification.
The fortune tree is evergreen all year round, has high ecological value and is very beneficial to the environment. Its name is auspicious and has a good meaning. It is people's favorite Feng Shui tree species. Its tree shape is beautiful, its greening and decoration effect is excellent, and its decorative effect is very good when placed in the home. Its ornamental value is no worse than that of professional foliage plants.
The method of planting Lucky Tree is very simple and suitable for lazy people. It is easy to raise seedlings of Lucky Tree, with high survival rate, fast growth rate, strong root system, wide adaptability and strong drought resistance. The cultivation of Lucky Tree is generally carried out after the frost leaves in autumn or before budding in spring. Green seedlings can be transplanted in spring, summer and autumn. During the growth period, the roots need to be transplanted with soil.
Today, I will share with you some methods and precautions for planting rich trees.
1. Growth habits of Lucky Tree
Lucky Tree is a medium-sized deciduous tree, originally belonging to subtropical areas, and prefers an environment with high temperature, humidity and sufficient sunshine. It is resistant to high temperatures and heat and should be kept moist. The cultivation soil needs to be relatively fertile, with a pH value between 4.5 and 8.5, and good drainage.
1. Soil: Loam and sandy loam, which is loose, fertile, well-drained, and rich in organic matter, are suitable for cultivation of Pachysandra. It is best to use sandy loam without sources of disease and insect infection. Lucky tree does not have high requirements for soil pH and can be cultivated in acidic soil, neutral soil, and lightly alkaline soil. If you buy the whole pot, the seller will also prepare the soil in advance, so you don’t have to worry too much about it.
2. Light: Lucky tree is a light-loving plant and needs to be placed in a place with sufficient light. Light is of great help to its growth and can maintain the bright color of the leaves. Long-term darkness in the environment will have a negative impact on its growth.
The rich tree needs more light time in spring and autumn, and the light should be maintained for 3-4 hours a day. The Lucky Tree can be placed on the balcony and exposed to scattered light. It does not need to be directly exposed to the sun. In summer and autumn, it must be properly shielded from the sun. Too strong light will burn its leaves.
If the Lucky Tree is kept indoors for a long time, in order to enhance the light, you must choose a sunny place indoors, or move the Lucky Tree out to bask in the sun regularly, so that the Lucky Tree will grow better.
3. Watering: It is advisable to water the rich tree to keep the pot soil moist and without water accumulation. Do not let the potting soil be too dry, as this will cause the leaf tips and leaves to dry up, further affecting the branches and stems, greatly reducing the ornamental value. In summer, it is best to spray water on the leaves of the fortune tree once a day. This can clean the dust on the leaves and is conducive to the growth of the fortune tree. The pot soil should not be too wet in winter, it should be half dry and half wet, and there must be no accumulation of water. The Lucky Tree should follow the principle of keeping the pot soil moist when it comes to watering. Generally speaking, water once every one to two days in summer, water as little as possible in winter, and only water when the pot soil is very dry.
4. Fertilization: Lucky trees need nutrients during their growth and cannot be short of fertilizers. Chemical fertilizers or compound fertilizers are generally applied once a month to ensure sufficient nutrients. In addition to purchasing chemical fertilizers or compound fertilizers, you can also use waste oil instead of fertilizer. The method is to dig a few small holes on the edge of the tree pot and pour 1 tablespoon of waste oil from the range hood into each hole (of course, You can use pure rapeseed oil, peanut oil and other pure grain oils). However, when pouring oil, be sure not to overdo it, nor too frequently. Just pour it once every two months, otherwise the rich tree will not be able to consume it and the roots will be damaged. Another advantage of pouring oil in the tree pot is that over time, the pot soil will become looser and looser, and the soil quality will become better and better.
5. Ventilation: Lucky trees should always be ventilated. Without ventilation for a long time, they may suffer from insect pests.
6. Temperature: Lucky tree has strong resistance to heat and cold. It does not need to be adjusted in summer and does not need to be kept warm in winter. However, it is recommended to keep the indoor temperature no lower than 8 degrees in winter, which will be better for the fortune tree.
2. Precautions for the Lucky Tree 1. Pay attention to fertilization to avoid thin, dry and dull branches and leaves
If the Lucky Tree is not fertilized for a long time, the organic elements in the soil will continue to be absorbed by the plant. Absorbed, there will be less and less nutrients in the soil, eventually leading to a lack of nutrients in the pachysandra tree. This problem can be solved by adding fertilizer or changing soil, that is, pouring compound fertilizer or replacing it with loose nutrient-rich soil. This can gradually rejuvenate the originally nutrient-poor soil.
After changing the soil and adding fertilizer, you need to prune yellow and thin leaves as necessary, and cut off excess residual leaves and miscellaneous branches, so that more originally healthy branches and leaves can receive more nutrients, promote their germination, and sprout new ones. tip.
2. Pay attention to loosening the soil of the plants to avoid soil compaction
Sometimes, we will find that the branches of the fortune tree always droop. What is the reason? The main reason may be that the soil is not loosened enough, resulting in soil compaction and caking. Since soil plays a vital role in plant growth, if the soil is not loose, then the plant will not have enough oxygen, and it will be unable to breathe just like humans, so the branches will droop and become weak. Therefore, we must always pay attention to loosening the soil of the plants and allowing the roots to breathe.
3. Avoid exposure to the sun, direct sunlight, and excessive temperatures
Exposure to the sun, direct sunlight, and excessive temperatures are extremely detrimental to the production of Lucky Trees, so they should be avoided as much as possible. Normally, we only need to move the fortune tree to a bright and ventilated place regularly, and provide about 3 hours of light every day.
4. Avoid excessive humidity and frequent watering in the growth environment of the fortune tree
If the growth environment of the fortune tree is too humid, it will cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. If the pot soil is too wet and water accumulates at the bottom of the pot for a long time, it will also cause root rot. Therefore, you must master the method when watering. Water thoroughly once, then wait for it to dry before watering again. When watering again, water thoroughly at once. Pay attention to the principle of inter-wetting. Water once a day in spring and autumn, twice a day if the temperature is too high, and once a month in winter. Pay attention to spraying water on the leaves frequently and do not accumulate water in the basin.
5. Pay attention to the timely elimination of diseases and insect pests
In the case of poor ventilation in summer, leaf spot disease may occur on the Fugui tree, that is, lesions appear on the leaves, which must be dealt with in time. Carbendazim can be used for treatment. Spray the leaves once every half month. Generally, the symptoms will disappear after three or four sprays. In addition, under the conditions of high temperature and high humidity in summer, especially when ventilation and ventilation are poor, scale insects are easy to breed in Puccinia trees. In severe cases, scale insects or eggs are everywhere on the stems and leaves. It can enhance ventilation and light transmission and control environmental humidity. And treat with chlorpheniramine. For insect eggs, you can wipe them off with a damp cloth or stick them off with transparent tape.
In short, the Lucky Tree is non-toxic and has no side effects. It can not only be used for ornamental purposes, but also has a very strong purifying effect on the environment, making it very suitable for raising at home.
The above are the methods and precautions for planting Lucky Trees. I believe everyone already knows how to raise Lucky Trees.