How to water Brazilian iron (how often) the culture method of Brazilian iron

Brazilian iron, also known as fragrant dragon iron tree, is a very famous foliage plant with high ornamental value, and it is often raised indoors. Although the farming method of Brazilian iron is relatively easy, the daily maintenance of watering has always been a headache for flower lovers. So, what are the watering skills of Brazilian iron? Let's study together.

How to water Brazilian iron (how often)

Brazilian iron prefers a warm and humid climate, so the cultivation of Brazilian iron needs to maintain a high air humidity. The basin soil should be kept moist and watered once every 1-2 days. In addition, we should often spray water to the leaves, in order to improve the surrounding air humidity, but should not basin soil stagnant water, so as not to cause rotten roots caused by poor ventilation.

When the winter temperature drops to 13 ℃, it will enter a dormant period. At this time, watering should be reduced appropriately to keep the basin soil moist and dry. The watering frequency is generally once every 3-7 days. If the basin soil is too wet for a long time, it will lead to rotten roots and even death.

The culture method of Brazilian iron

1. Lighting

Brazilian iron likes a warm, sunny environment, which is more shady and cold-resistant, but it is also afraid of the scorching sun. Therefore, to breed Brazilian iron, it should be placed near the balcony where sunlight or scattered light is sufficient. The full absorption of light can make it carry out photosynthesis very well, and the full growth of plants can make the air fresh and breathing unobstructed at home.

2. Temperature

The suitable growth temperature of Brazilian iron is between 20 and 30 ℃. The warm environmental temperature can make Brazilian iron better for photosynthesis and respiration, which is full of vitality in the home.

3. Soil

Brazilian iron is suitable to use sandy loam with loose, fertile and good drainage. When growing Brazilian iron, this soil ensures that the Brazilian iron is usually drained, greatly reduces the stagnant water in the basin soil, prevents rotting roots, and enables it to grow healthily.

4. Watering

Brazilian iron likes a warm and humid climate, so the cultivation of Brazilian iron needs to maintain high air humidity, avoid stagnant water, which will lead to root rot. Brazilian iron should not be watered too much at ordinary times, and the basin soil is dry and rewatered.

5. Fertilization

The evil spirit of Brazilian iron on fertilization is not high, the young plants are irrigated with thin liquid fertilizer every 15 days during the re-growth period, and the formed plants can be fertilized every 2 months during the growth period. Fertilization should be based on phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer, but more nitrogen fertilizer can be applied.

How to cultivate Brazilian iron in water

1. Cut a small section of stem and insert it into river sand at the base. It can take root after 30-50 days, and then use nutrient solution.

2. Fix the base with white pebbles and pebbles and raise them with non-transparent utensils. After the white roots grow to 3-5 cm, use transparent utensils instead.

3, cut off a section of stem, the incision should be smooth, the upper incision had better be coated with wax to prevent the water from spreading, then put it into 2-3 cm deep water, and then change the water every 10 days or so to keep the water clean.

4. The buds with roots can be cultured in water directly.

5. The leaf surface should be sprayed with water frequently to maintain high air humidity.

How to Cuttage Brazilian Iron

1. Time

The most suitable time for cutting is in May and June of each year.

2. Preparatory work

First of all, select the healthy and robust stem part of the plant as cuttings, about 5 cm-10 cm can be cut, choose a nutrient-rich matrix, preferably composed of coarse sand and vermiculite.

3. Cutting method

The previously selected cuttings are cut upright or recumbent, and attention should be paid to temperature and humidity when cutting. it is most suitable between 25 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, and the air humidity can reach 80% degrees Celsius. It will take root in about a month, and potted plants can be planted directly in two months.

In addition, water culture method can also be used to promote plant rooting. the cut stem is placed in water and the upper end of the stem is coated with wax to prevent water evaporation in this way. to often change water and containers to keep both clean, about a month will be able to take root.

In fact, there is no measure of watering plants, we can only according to the growth habits of plants combined with their own actual environment. Brazilian iron likes high temperature and humid growth environment, but it is taboo to have stagnant water, so it is best to choose sandy soil with good drainage when breeding.