Breeding methods and matters needing attention of evergreen

The methods of cultivating evergreen are as follows: humus sandy loam is selected for cultivation, which can be maintained in shady place in summer and sunny place in autumn and winter; water should be watered once every morning and evening during culture period, liquid fertilizer should be applied once every 15 days in early growth period, manure should be applied every 10 days in peak growth period, and the yellow leaves and residual leaves in the lower part of the plant should be cut off in time. Note: evergreen juices and stems are poisonous, so try not to touch the plant with skin.

I. the method of cultivating evergreen

1. Soil

Select the sandy loam rich in humus to cultivate evergreen, the general PH value is about 6.3. this kind of soil can be purchased directly in the flower market.

2. Lighting

Evergreen in the growth process, need appropriate light, in summer can be placed in a shady place to avoid strong light, and spring, autumn and winter can be placed in a place with sufficient sunshine and good ventilation for maintenance.

3. Watering

The vitality of evergreen is relatively tenacious, but during the breeding period, it is necessary to water once every morning and evening, and keep the basin soil moist, try not to water the plants at noon.

4. Fertilization

If you want evergreen to grow more healthily, Zuoshi can apply mature liquid fertilizer every 15 days in the early growth stage, and manure can be applied every 10 days in the peak growth period, which is helpful to promote the good growth of the plant.

5. Pruning

Evergreen is a kind of leaf plant, the lower yellow leaves and residual leaves of the plant, as well as some old leaves should be pruned in time, which is helpful to maintain the good shape of the plant and improve its ornamental value.

II. Matters needing attention in breeding evergreen

1. Do not touch it casually during the breeding period, because the juice and stem of evergreen are poisonous, which is a kind of toxic alkaloid, so touching the skin will cause strange itching and dermatitis, and if you accidentally eat it, it will cause sharp pain in the tongue and can not make a sound.

2, so try not to touch the plant with the skin, but also avoid touching it into the mouth, otherwise it will make the skin itchy and painful or appear other poisoning phenomena, and you can't put it in the bedroom for breeding, because evergreen consumes more oxygen at night. It will reduce the closed indoor oxygen content, and can generally be put in the living room and balcony and other positions for breeding.

III. The mode of reproduction of evergreen

1. Ramet

(1) lift the plant out of the pot when changing the pot in spring, then cut off the rhizome at the base of the stem, apply a little plant ash to prevent decay, or leave it for half a day until the incision is dry before pot planting.

(2) do not water too much after planting, generally divide the bulbs naturally, dig up the bulbs from August to September, plant them according to their size, wait for several years after planting, and then divide the bulbs when the bulbs are crowded.

2. Cuttage

The main results are as follows: (1) in spring and summer, young stems with a length of 12-15cm were selected as cuttings, the top two leaves should be retained, and then inserted into the sand bed to maintain better air humidity at 25-30 ℃ at room temperature.

(2) wait until 20-28 days after insertion to take root, or you can also use water to insert the scion of 15-20cm, then insert it in a glass bottle filled with clear water, change the water every 2 days, wait until 15-20 days to grow new roots, and pot when the root length is 3-4cm.

3. Sowing seeds

Generally sowing in March-April, sowing in the flowerpot containing the culture soil, watering in the shade, keep moist, under the condition of 25-30 ℃, it will germinate in about 25 days.