How to spend the winter in Fusang

Fusang alias Buddha hibiscus, hibiscus, Buddha mulberry, etc., it has a long flowering period, almost all the year round, large and colorful flowers, a large number of flowers. So how does Fusang survive the winter?

1. Appropriate amount of fertilizer

Potted mulberry plants like loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic soil, but the winter temperature is low, the plant demand for fertilizer is reduced accordingly, so fertilizer should be controlled from October.

two。 Controlled watering

The basin soil of Fusang should be dry in winter, so it is necessary to control the amount of water and keep the basin soil slightly moist. Under normal circumstances, water should be watered every 5 days or so to avoid root rot. Spraying and washing branches and leaves or covering plastic film can be used to increase the air humidity around the plant so as to create suitable humidity conditions for its growth.

3. Reasonable pruning

Pruning can promote the rational distribution of plant nutrients. Generally, the branches are left about 10 cm, and the rest of the branches are truncated. After germination, two lateral branches are selected on each branch, and the rest of the twigs are cut off.

4. Prevention and control of diseases and pests

If the mulberry is cultivated indoors in winter, if the indoor ventilation is poor and the light is insufficient, it is easy to have insect pests. Indoor ventilation and lighting conditions should be maintained and combined with effective drug control.

Fusang is a famous flower in China, which is widely cultivated in South China. It is easy to grow, and it is an important greenhouse and indoor flower in the Yangtze River basin and its north area, except for the popular landscaping in the subtropical area. It can also be used for medicine at the same time.