What is the pruning method of dragon spitting beads? What details should be paid attention to in daily maintenance?

Longtuzhu is a kind of common potted flower with peculiar flower shape, which is often used as a balcony or courtyard ornament. In the past, it was not called this name, because the dragon is a Chinese totem. In order to imply auspiciousness, it was renamed Dragon Tuzhu according to its flower pattern. Longtuzhu withstands the heat, generally blossoms in summer, and its vitality is very tenacious. In the process of maintenance, it has to be trimmed in order to keep its beautiful shape, so what is the pruning method of dragon spitting beads? What details should be paid attention to in daily maintenance?

First, the introduction of dragon spitting beads

1, Origin: originated from Mexico, West Africa, now there are greenhouse cultivation in various parts of China, not hardy, like to grow in warm, humid places.

2. Nicknames: Pearl Baocao, Pearl Baolian, Kirin spitting beads, White Flower Snake, smelly Peony Vine and so on.

3. Cutting and sowing time: cuttings are generally carried out from May to June, and sowing is usually carried out from March to April.

4. Flower language: symbolizes the heart of enthusiasm, precious, pure and tenacious.

5, application value: often used as a potted plant, play an ornamental and embellishment role; can be used in medicine, has a certain effect on fever, sore throat and so on.

Second, the pruning method of dragon spitting beads

1. Pruning at the seedling stage of Longtuzhu: in order to make the pots look good in the later period, it is generally recommended to prune from cuttings or sowing seedlings to 15cm, so as to promote the development of new branches.

2. Pruning during the growth period: in order to control the branch height, grow more neatly and blossom more, it is necessary to pick the heart and hit the top.

3. Pruning when the dragon spits the beads to change the basin: the dragon spits the beads to change the basin soil every spring, in order to make the new plant more branched, blossom, and neat, prune some side branches on the ground.

4. Pruning after the dragon spits the beads: after the flowers have withered, the stems of the flowers should be cut off in time, so as not to let the residual flowers absorb too much nutrients and ensure that the healthy flowers bloom better. In addition, the whole plant shape can be adjusted, and it can grow more luxuriantly and blossom more in the coming year.

Third, the daily maintenance details of Longtuzhu

1. Moisture requirements of dragon spitting beads

The growth of dragon spitting beads must keep the basin soil moist but not overwatered, otherwise the roots will rot and the leaves will turn yellow. The temperature is low in winter, the watering times are reduced, and the corresponding increase in summer is determined according to the actual growth situation.

2. The soil requirements of dragon spitting beads.

In general, if you want to grow well, the soil must be fertile, good drainage, good looseness, sandy soil is the most suitable.

3. The lighting requirements of dragon spitting beads.

Longtuzhu is a flower that likes half yin and half yang. Now it has entered the winter season, and it is necessary to maintain sufficient light in order not to enter the dormancy period. Summer exposure can easily lead to yellow and falling leaves, so it should be properly shaded, cooled and ventilated.

In the month before flowering, if you want to maintain the effect of more flowers and pure colors, you must keep about 4 hours of light every day.

4. The requirement of fertilizer for Longtuzhu

In addition to giving Longtuzhu sufficient base fertilizer to ensure its normal growth, it can be topdressing during the flowering period, generally choose phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to promote flowering, fertilize thinly once every half a month or so, remember not to be too thick, it will burn the roots.

In addition, the daily maintenance of dragon beads must prevent the occurrence of diseases, which can generally be prevented in advance. Usually pay attention to the cleaning of the leaves, spray water around, and maintain in a ventilated and astigmatic place can reduce diseases.