How to raise a fortune tree?
Fortune tree is a common ornamental plant, because of its auspicious meaning, easy to maintain and easy to manage, by the majority of flower friends love. The following will introduce you to how to maintain the fortune tree.
1. Illumination. The fortune tree likes sunlight, but is not tolerant to scorching sun exposure. Therefore, when maintaining, care should be taken to place the fortune tree in a ventilated and sunny place and avoid prolonged exposure to the scorching sun. In the summer heat, shade measures should be taken to avoid leaf burns.
2. Watering. The Fortune Tree has a high requirement for water and can neither be too wet nor too dry. When watering, you should follow the principle of "see dry and wet", that is, wait for the soil surface to dry before watering, and ensure that it is watered thoroughly. During the summer heat, the frequency of watering should be increased to keep the soil moist.
3. Fertilization. The fertilization of the fortune tree should follow the principle of "thin fertilizer and diligent application". During the growth period, well-rotted organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied every half month to promote plant growth. Before flowering, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be appropriately increased to promote flowering.
Fourth, temperature. The suitable temperature for the growth of the fortune tree is 16 -28. In the cold winter, care should be taken to keep the plants warm and avoid freezing. In the summer high temperature, attention should be paid to ventilation and cooling to avoid high temperature damage to the plants.
5. Pest control.
Common pests and diseases of fortune trees include leaf spot, aphids, red spiders, etc. During maintenance, attention should be paid to observing the growth of plants, and timely detection and prevention measures should be taken. If pests and diseases are found, chemical agents can be used to control them.
Sixth, change the pot and turn the soil.
Fortune trees grow quickly, so after a period of maintenance, they should be repotted and turned over. When repotting, the roots of the plant should be pruned clean and replaced with new soil. When turning the soil, attention should be paid to loosening the soil to promote root growth.
In short, the maintenance of the fortune tree needs to pay attention to light, watering, fertilization, temperature, pest control, repotting and soil turning. Only scientific and reasonable maintenance methods can make the fortune tree thrive and add greenery to the home.