How to raise Desert Rose Culture methods and matters needing attention of potted Desert Rose

Environment: desert rose likes to grow in high temperature and ventilated environment, its cold resistance is poor, it should be moved indoors in winter and kept dry, and it still needs sunshine during dormancy. Watering: pot soil surface dry after watering, do not water in the dormant period of plants, pots can not accumulate water. Fertilization: Spring and summer rainy season for desert rose growth period, need to apply appropriate slow-acting fertilizer, autumn and winter for dormant period do not fertilize.

Desert rose, as a succulent plant of oleander family, has been very popular in recent years. Desert rose has beautiful flower shape and various varieties. Moreover, it is very suitable for planting in most parts of our country, especially in the southern region. It is simple to plant, has high survival rate, and has great potential in the flower market. How should desert rose be raised? What do you need to pay attention to when planting?

How to raise potted desert roses

A good sunshine environment will help desert roses bloom. In addition to the vigorous growth period, even in the dormant period, desert roses still need sufficient sunshine to winter.

2. Desert roses like to grow in a high temperature and ventilated environment, with an average temperature of about 30℃. Due to their poor cold resistance, desert roses should be moved indoors for cultivation in winter and kept dry.

3, the growth of desert roses should avoid humid environment, during the growth period of moisture can not be too much, before each watering, must determine the surface of the pot soil completely dry before carrying out, do not water in the dormant period of the plant.

4, the annual spring and summer rainy season is the growth period of desert roses, this time should add a little fertilizer to sufficient nutrients consumed when growing. Slow acting fertilizers are preferred, such as composted compost. Autumn and winter is the dormant period of desert roses, their growth is very slow or even stopped, do not fertilize during this time.

5, the growth period should be dry and not wet, summer high temperature period, according to the soil conditions can be watered after the topsoil dry. Generally, water once every 3 days, and no water can be accumulated in the basin. Nitrogen fertilizer is applied 2~3 times in vigorous growth season in spring every year, and compound fertilizer containing calcium and phosphorus can be applied 2 times before flowering. In winter drought season, plants enter dormancy period. If the temperature is lower than 10℃, the leaves will fall, and watering should be controlled to keep the soil dry.

2. Cultivation methods and precautions of desert roses

1, sowing in spring is the best, with the dibble method, in order to facilitate post-emergence management

(1) Disinfect the substrate before sowing. After emergence, pay attention to the sowing tray substrate can not be too wet. Cuttings to grow exuberant season is good. Cut the branches into about 10 cm, dip the lower end in water, dilute the mucus at the incision to prevent cementation and affect the roots.

(2) It can be inserted into sand bed or directly inserted into sterilized culture medium, and it can take root in about 15~30 days.

(3) In the cultivation, the branches of desert roses are easy to grow, affecting the beauty of the plant shape. The plant shape can be changed by grafting. Can be at a certain height according to a certain shape of the branches will be cut off, and then take the upper end of the cut branches, with the method of grafting.

2. Desert roses are drought resistant and should not be watered too much.

(1) In summer, when it is high temperature, it can be watered according to the soil condition. Generally two or three days of watering once, basin can not accumulate water.

(2) The winter temperature decreases, and the desert rose also enters the semi-dormant period. At this time, it is necessary to control watering properly, pay attention to keeping the soil dry, and water once a week.

3. Desert roses prefer phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, usually supplemented once a month or so.

(1) Summer growth period requires sufficient fertilizer and water.

(2) In addition, combined with the annual pot change, some long-term base fertilizers can also be appropriately applied in the pot, such as decomposed bean cakes, bone meal, etc.

4. The leaf spot disease of desert rose is heavier

Serious can cause a large number of leaves fall off, available 25% carbendazim WP 500 times solution, 50% thiophanate 1000 times solution control.

5. The main pest of desert roses is scale insects

(1) When it occurs seriously, it causes all leaves to fall off, the growth point of the plant is necrotic, and even the plant dies.

(2) Family cultivation should pay attention to observation, but once found, immediately wipe it with cotton swab dipped in water. Can also be used in the spawning period and incubation period with 40% omethoate EC 1000~2000 times, or 50% fenitrothion EC 1000 times spray 1~2 times.

3. Key points of desert rose conservation

1) Good sunlight.

2. Temperature around 30℃.

3. Water the pot soil only after it is dry.

4. Appropriate fertilization in spring and summer rainy season.

5. Put the soil in the basin and change the basin at appropriate time.

When is the best time to prune desert roses?

1. After flowering, it is the best season for pruning, which can be selected according to personal preference.

2, note: more branches, more flowers.

Desert rose cultivation is simple, high survival rate, as long as attention is paid to ensuring the temperature and appropriate water quantity, it can survive under normal circumstances, its flower shape is gorgeous, the variety is various, the ornamental value and medicinal value of desert rose are very high, and the variety is various, indoor and outdoor planting is suitable.