First, the cultivation of coffee trees
1, seed treatment and transplanting
Choose seeds with full and healthy particles. Coffee tree seeds can be sown directly without soaking, but they will emerge faster after soaking. Soak them in clear water 10 minutes, then take them out and sow them. Spread vermiculite on the bottom of the pot, sow the seeds and then spread peat soil.
When the seeds emerge and grow 2 leaves 1 heart, they can be transplanted. Choose a pot with good air permeability, and its capacity should ensure that the plants have enough room for growth.
2. Suitable temperature and light.
In coffee tree planting and matters needing attention, light and temperature are the first elements of plant growth. The suitable temperature for coffee tree growth is16 ~ 25℃. It is a plant that likes light, and insufficient light affects the growth of the plant. In summer, shade measures should be taken to avoid exposure.
3. Management of water and fertilizer
Potted coffee trees should pay attention to keep the soil moist and follow the principle of seeing dry and seeing wet. Generally, water should be poured once every three days, and the specific amount and frequency should be determined according to the degree of dryness and wetness of the observed basin soil and the state of the plants.
Coffee trees have a great demand for fertilizer, so when planting, the soil should be covered with a layer of base fertilizer. In the later growth period, cake fertilizer or plant general fertilizer can be added once every month.
4, pest control
Coffee trees have a smell, so there are basically no pests. Generally, anthracnose, leaf spot and other diseases will occur. When found, they should be sprayed with Bordeaux mixture and water in time 1: 1 dilution.
Second, the coffee tree matters needing attention
1, pruning and leaf cutting
If you want coffee plants to have many branches and grow fast, you should trim the branches and leaves in time, which can also ensure the beautiful plant type. It is also necessary to prune the yellow leaves and dead leaves at ordinary times.
2. Change pots in time
Coffee trees grow rapidly, so basically they need to change pots once a year. The old roots can be cut off when the root system is hardened. When changing pots, it is necessary to take the original soil with you to ensure that it can adapt to the growing environment.