1, light
The amaranth tree needs sufficient light to grow, so the amaranth tree is placed outdoors for breeding. However, the plant's shade tolerance is not very good, summer breeding or appropriate shade, to prevent the sun's exposure. If the light is not enough, the plant's leaves will become larger and thinner, no luster is very unattractive.
2, water
The amaranth tree watering follow the principle of not dry not water, watering is watered through, daily watering can be appropriate, do not appear waterlogging phenomenon.
3, fertilization
The amaranth tree needs fertilizer is relatively large, during the growth period every half a month to fertilize, general rotting thin liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer is enough. Winter plant growth slows down, to reduce or stop fertilizing.
4, pruning
Amaryllis tree is, after all, ornamental plants, so pruning is inevitable. Daily breeding process to cut off excess sick and weak branches, while Xijiang part of the root system, so that the plant to maintain an elegant form.
5, turning pots ?
The amaryllis tree potting is more important, this is about every 2 to 3 years can turn the pot. When turning pots, pay attention to the potting soil selection of medium fertility and good drainage of sandy soil.
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6, control ?
The amaranth tree has few pests and diseases, usually anthracnose or whitefly, mesothelias, when encountering these pests and diseases in accordance with professional methods using special agents can be sprayed treatment.
Expanded Information:
The propagation of the Amaranthus tree is mostly by cuttings, carried out in the growing season, with robust branches as spikes, the length of the requirements are not strict, before insertion, remove the lower leaves, drying for 2 to 4 days, so that the incision is dry, inserted in the culture of the soil with rotting soil, coarse sand, 2 parts each, 1 part of the garden soil formulated, inserted to keep the soil a little damp, it is very easy to take root.
Successful cuttings placed in full sun or half-shade maintenance, keep the pot moist and not waterlogged, the first 2 months do not fertilize to promote the growth of the root system, and then every 10 days or so a rotted thin liquid fertilizer to provide sufficient nutrients to make the plant grow strong, timely cutting of the base of the sprouting twigs in order to focus on nutrients to accelerate the growth of the main stem.
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