How does the tree of happiness spend the winter?

Happiness tree is a common variety in family potted plants. it likes a hot, humid and sunny environment. How does the tree of happiness survive the winter? How do you take care of it?

First, how does the tree of happiness spend the winter?

Happiness tree can not be less than 8 degrees in the winter, when the ambient temperature drops to about 10, it should be moved indoors in time. At the same time, potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution should be applied twice to improve its cold resistance. The interval of watering should be lengthened and should be carried out when the temperature is high at noon. In addition, it is also necessary to loosen the basin soil to improve air permeability.

Second, how to maintain the happiness tree at ordinary times?

1. Soil

The culture soil with loose and fertile, good drainage and air permeability and rich in organic matter should be selected. It is usually mixed with 5 parts of garden soil, 3 parts of rotten leaf soil, 1 part of mature organic fertilizer and 1 part of river sand, or mixed with domestic peat soil plus perlite and vermiculite. Loosen the soil once a month during its growing season.

two。 Light

Happiness tree is a light-loving plant, but also slightly able to tolerate shade, full sunshine, semi-shady environment. It should be placed in front of a well-lit window or indoors during indoor display, but the maximum light intensity should not exceed 400001x. Its seedlings are more shady, and direct sunlight should be avoided in summer. During the overwintering period, it can be placed in front of the window or balcony in front of the higher part, so that it receives more light.

3. Watering

Happiness trees like to be moist, so just keep the soil moist. In general, the time of watering in winter is best when the weather is sunny and the temperature is higher in the afternoon. In summer, aquaculture is usually watered indoors every 3-5 days. Spray water on the leaves every 10 days or so when the weather is dry. 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution can be used, and the leaves should be sprayed evenly on both sides, which can make the leaves more green and glossy.

4. Fertilizer application

The happiness tree had better start fertilizing in March, stop fertilizing in summer, and wait until around the Mid-Autumn Festival to fertilize it. It is best not to apply fertilizer in summer and winter.

5. Pruning

In order to ensure the beautiful shape of the tree and sparse branches and leaves, reasonable pruning should be carried out. The first pruning and shaping should be carried out before spring germination, trimming some old leaves and overdense branches and leaves. If you want more side branches of the happiness tree, you can carry out coring treatment to make the plant shape round and beautiful.

In order to make the happiness tree safely through the winter, in addition to controlling water and heat preservation, you can also use plastic bags to cover the plant, but remember to leave a breathable gap.