The latest breeding methods and matters needing attention of Dragon Blood Tree

Dragon blood tree, also known as horse mule sugarcane tree, narrow leaf dragon blood tree, long flower dragon blood tree, etc., is a small evergreen shrub of tequila family, with beautiful and regular plant shape, colorful leaf shape and excellent foliage plants for modern interior decoration. Medium and small potted flowers can decorate the study, living room and bedroom, and large and medium-sized plants can beautify and decorate the hall. Let's take a look at the breeding methods and matters needing attention of the dragon blood tree.

Growth habits of Dragon Blood Tree

Dragon blood tree likes high temperature and humidity, likes light, has plenty of light, and has bright leaves. It is not resistant to cold, the winter temperature is about 15 ℃, and the lowest temperature is 5: 10 ℃. The temperature is too low, because the root system does not absorb enough water, the leaf tip and leaf edge will appear yellowish brown patches. Dragon blood trees like loose, well-drained soil with rich humus nutrients. Once the bark is cut, it will shed red juice, like the blood of the human body, hence the name, mostly distributed in limestone areas at higher elevations.

Propagation methods of Dragon Blood Tree

The main results are as follows: 1. Striping: the stem of dragon blood tree mostly grows upright with few branches. after several years of plant growth, the basal leaves fall off and naturally lose their ornamental value. according to this situation, high-pressure propagation can be carried out in the high-temperature and humid season from May to July. Dragon blood tree after high pressure, at any time to check whether the matrix is dry, to replenish water at any time. Generally, after 30 to 40 days of cultivation, new roots appear at the circumferential site, and can be cut off from the mother to grow into an independent plant from September to October.

2. Cutting: the cutting time of Dragon Blood Tree is from May to June. The mother plant with high ornamental value can be selected before cutting, and the sturdy branches that have been growing for more than two years can be taken. Each section is about 10 to 20 centimeters long, with or without leaves. Generally, calli are produced in 15 to 20 days after cutting, primitive roots can appear in 25 to 35 days, and new roots can germinate in 35 to 40 days. Two months later, culture soil can be used to turn over pots and transplant.

The Culture method of Dragon Blood Tree

1. Soil: Dragon blood tree has strong adaptability and does not have high requirements for soil, but it will grow better in loose, fertile and slightly acidic soil with good drainage. The loam soil with high humus content under the pine and cypress forest can be mixed with river sand, and then the dragon blood tree can be cultivated, and the mixture of river sand and rotten leaf soil can also be used.

2. Fertilizer and water: Dragon blood tree likes the substrate with fat pine and good permeability, so it can use the method of soilless culture and use the matrix of perlite, peat soil and vermiculite. It is clean, sterile and tasteless and has good permeability. In the treatment of fertilizer and water in soilless cultivation, the most important thing is to apply nutrient solution. Generally speaking, there are not many dragon blood trees cultivated in our family, so we can not specially prepare nutrient solution.

3. Light: although the dragon blood tree is very shady, it also likes the sun and warm and humid environment, but putting it in too shady places for a long time may also make its leaves fade, so it is best to put the flowerpot on the southeast windowsill so that it can fully absorb the sun. The sun is too strong in summer, it is necessary to move the flowerpot indoors, especially at noon when the sun is shining, we must remember to shade the dragon blood tree properly to prevent its leaves from being burned.

4. Fertilization: the dragon blood tree should apply thin fertilizer, less nitrogen fertilizer, more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, avoid applying too much nitrogen fertilizer, the golden markings of leaves are not obvious, and stop fertilization in winter dormancy. When raising the dragon blood tree, it is best to apply ferrous sulfate once a month or so, which can maintain the PH value of the soil is appropriate and ensure the good growth of the dragon blood tree.

Matters needing attention of Dragon Blood Tree

1. Dragon blood tree is not only very shady, but also likes warm, moist and sunny exposure. Therefore, when raising the dragon blood tree, it is best to put the flowerpot on the southeast windowsill, so that it can fully absorb sunlight. In the hot summer, transfer the flowerpot indoors to prevent the leaves from being burned.

2. Dragon Blood Tree likes warmth and is not resistant to severe cold. It grows best between 20 and 28 ℃. If you live in the Yangtze River basin and the area south of it, it is recommended to transfer the dragon blood tree indoors after late October, otherwise it will be affected by early frost. It is best to keep the room temperature between 10 and 20 ℃ throughout the winter.

3. If the dragon blood tree is cultivated indoors, it should be placed in a place with sufficient light, and if there is no sunlight for a long time, you can also use the night light to put the dragon blood tree under the 40 watt light and subsidize the artificial light. this can also ensure the beauty of the leaves, it is best to put the dragon blood tree in the curtains at night, and use thick curtains to block the cold air, otherwise the winter is too cold and easy to be frozen.