Brazil wood is a perennial woody foliage plant of Dracaena of Agavaceae, which is native to tropical Africa. The common species in the market are green leaf Brazilian wood, Phnom Penh Brazilian wood and Jinxin Brazilian wood. Brazilian wood has been a hot-selling variety in the flower market for many years, with high ornamental value.

The following aspects should be paid attention to in maintenance management:

Use loose and well-drained cultivation media. Farmland soil, humus soil, peat soil and river sand can be made into culture soil according to the ratio of 3: 2: 2: 3. It should be noted that it is best for Brazilian wood to change the basin once a year. When changing pots, replace 1/3 of the old soil and add new soil.

Brazilian wood has a wide range of adaptability to light, but it is not resistant to strong light, especially in May to October, when the leaves are yellowed and the tips of the leaves are dry, so some shading measures are needed. There are also some differences according to different varieties. Green leaf varieties avoid direct sunlight, and it is best to shade 5% ~ 6%; The varieties of Phnom Penh and Jinxin can grow well in full sunlight. Insufficient light will cause the leaves to fade.

organic fertilizer can be buried at the base of the plant or at the edge of the basin during the growth period. Spraying foliar fertilizer 3 ~ 4 times a month can promote its growth. Fertilization period is from May to October every year, and fertilization is stopped in winter. For varieties with Phnom Penh or golden heart, attention should be paid to reducing the proportion of nitrogen fertilizer in fertilization, so as not to cause the leaves to grow in vain and the lines to disappear.

The optimum temperature for growth is 2 ~ 28℃. When the temperature is lower than 13℃ in winter, the plants will go into a dormant state, which will dry up the leaves.

Brazil wood does not need much water, but it requires high humidity. Pot soil should be kept moist, but no water can accumulate. Water is often sprayed on the leaves to improve the humidity of the surrounding environment. In the northern area, water every 3-4 days in spring, summer and autumn. When the temperature drops at the end of autumn, start to control the watering amount, and keep the basin soil semi-dry and semi-wet in winter.

keep a good ventilation environment, and the air humidity above 8% is conducive to growth.