How to water the Brazilian wood (how often) what about the yellowing of Brazilian wood leaves?

Watering is a headache for many flower lovers, because most plants are not well raised have a certain relationship with watering, and many experienced florists are also difficult to master the degree of watering plants. Brazilian wood is a good indoor ornamental plant, which can decorate the home environment and purify the air. So what are its watering skills?

How to water Brazilian wood (how often)

Brazilian wood does not need much moisture, but it has higher requirements for humidity. After putting on the basin, pour enough water to set the root and place a brighter interior or shade shed. The basin soil should be kept moist and should often spray water to the leaves to improve the air humidity of the surrounding environment, but it is not suitable for basin soil to accumulate water, so as to avoid rotting roots caused by poor ventilation.

The long-term maintenance of northern Brazilian wood is in spring, summer and autumn, watering every 2 to 3 days in sunny days, and spraying water to the leaves once or twice a day. It is appropriate to control the amount of watering after the end of autumn and keep the basin soil slightly wet. Watering should be controlled in winter, and the basin soil should be kept semi-dry and semi-wet, such as excessive watering will rot roots and scorch leaves.

Brazilian wood in the culture period to keep the water quality clean, watering 1-2 times a week, water is not easy to too much, in order to prevent tree trunk rot. When it is hot in summer, spray can be used to improve the air humidity and spray water on the leaves to keep it moist.

What if the leaves of Brazilian wood turn yellow?

1. Alkalinity of soil and water

Brazilian wood is suitable for growing in slightly acidic soil, if the pH of the soil is not suitable, it is likely to cause the leaves to yellowing. In view of this situation, it is suggested that we should choose suitable soil when planting and alleviate it by watering some special fertilizer.

2. Overwatering

Brazilian wood has higher requirements for ambient air humidity, but it does not mean that water demand is also high. if the amount of water is not well controlled in the daily nursing process, resulting in stagnant water, it will also make the leaves of Brazilian wood yellow. In view of this situation, the best way to solve the problem is to control the amount of water and pay attention to ventilation to maintain the permeability of the soil.

3. Lack of light

Brazilian wood likes the sun, and many people put it in a bad light position in order to enjoy it indoors. in this case, it is possible in the short term, and if it takes too long, it will also cause the leaves of Brazilian wood to turn yellow. The specific solution is very simple, after a period of time, put the Brazilian wood in a sunny place for maintenance, and then move back after a period of time, so that both maintenance and viewing will not be delayed.

4. Poor ventilation

If the leaves of Brazilian wood grow luxuriantly, coupled with the fact that they have not been trimmed for a long time, it will lead to the problem of insufficient light in the internal branches and leaves. At this time, we should trim the branches and leaves in time, fertilize them, and carry out careful maintenance. I believe that the green leaves will soon be restored.

Pruning methods of Brazilian wood

1. Pruning tool

The pruning of Brazilian wood requires tools such as scissors, knife, marker, alcohol and so on.

2. Preliminary work

First of all, before pruning, observe the growth momentum of Brazilian wood to determine whether it needs to be trimmed, and if so, to have a general frame in mind for whatever shape it needs to be trimmed.

3. Steps

The first step is to determine which branch is to be pruned. If the plant is luxuriant and dense, you can consider marking it with a marker to prevent errors during pruning. After marking, check the tree potential to see if it is the shape you want, and if not, modify the tag before pruning begins.

The scissors must be sharper, so that the pruning is easier and the wound is neat and more beautiful. Disinfect the pruning tools with alcohol before pruning.

Then the whole part of the heel is cut from one branch. When cutting, you must pay attention to it from the top to the bottom, and then from the bottom to the top, so that the incision is parallel to the trunk of the plant.

How does Brazilian wood survive the winter?

1. Lighting

Let the Brazilian wood bask in the sun under proper light conditions. if the light is not enough, then the luster on the Brazilian wood leaves will become dim, the aesthetic sense will be lost, and the ornamental value will be greatly reduced. If there is not enough sunshine, it is also not conducive to the flowering of Brazilian wood.

2. Temperature

Ensure that the growth temperature of Brazilian wood in winter is about 10 degrees Celsius, not less than 5 degrees Celsius, and stop fertilizing Brazilian wood when the room temperature is less than 16 degrees Celsius.

3. Watering

Do not water too much, just keep the soil moist, if you water too much, there will be rotting roots. Water the soil surface of the flowerpot when you see it turn white. In addition to watering the Brazilian wood, we should also pay attention to spraying water on the leaves frequently. This method can not only replenish the water of the plant body, but also clean the plant.

Brazilian wood is a tropical plant, which does not have a great demand for water, but it requires high humidity, so flower lovers should master the skills when raising them, otherwise it will easily lead to many problems such as Brazilian wood yellow leaves or rotten roots.