1, temperature: it is best to let it in a warmer environment, specifically between twenty-five and thirty degrees. If it is between fifteen and twenty degrees, its growth will become slow. In winter, it is still more strict on the temperature requirements. Below eight degrees, its growth will stop. If it goes below zero, then basically the whole plant withers back.
2, light: the Andrographis paniculata likes light, the sunshine requirements are very high, especially when it blooms, it must be inseparable from the help of light. Therefore, it is appropriate to let it in the mild light irradiation. However, it is also necessary to cover off the strong light at the right time.
3, watering: through the lotus does not like wet, but in its fast growth and flowering time, or not let the substrate too dry. Just don't get waterlogged, and rainwater is discharged in time.
4. Fertilizer: Andrographis paniculata is a kind of fertilizer-loving varieties. Not only the substrate to have a sufficient amount of fertilizer, usually also need to fertilize once every two weeks or so. The effect of liquid fertilizer is good.
Second, breeding skills
1, reproduction: seed reproduction method, generally used is the "live" way. In September to October, you need to collect the fruit, and then take out the seeds. Before sowing, need to use warm water to soak flooded germination. The exact time of sowing can be in March or April. After sowing, the humidity is maintained at seventy to eighty percent and it also has to be kept in a cool location.
2, pruning: especially its branches and leaves, need to be repaired regularly to be able to do. Generally speaking, the main task in the spring is centering to promote branching. In addition, the dry and sick, long insects need to be cut down in time to avoid infecting another part.
Third, the problem of diagnosis and treatment
1, disease: a common disease is "standing wilt". In addition to the use of carbendazim and other drugs, but also need to water less, reduce soil moisture. Then there is "sudden collapse disease" is more common, need to pay attention to ventilation, temperature control.
2, pests: "cotton bollworm", "mole crickets" and so on, can be sprayed with insecticides.
Fourth, other issues
1, toxicity: in fact, it contains a harmful component itself. However, its toxicity is relatively small, and not accidentally eaten will not be harmful.
2, whether it can be raised at home: Yes, as long as a little attention to its toxicity can be.