Distribution area and growth habits of Zibao

The growth habit of Zibao

The genus Sand Fish of Liliaceae. The growth period is in spring and autumn, and the suitable temperature for growing in warm, dry and sunny environment is 13-21 ℃.

Not resistant to cold, resistant to semi-drought and semi-shade, afraid of wet water and strong light.

Watering: it is recommended to water every 20-30 days in summer and 30-40 days in winter.

Light: full daylight

Reproduction: most of its reproduction methods are sowing reproduction, leaf insertion propagation and plant division propagation.

Diseases and insect pests: the common diseases and insect pests are leaf spot and rust.

Combination suggestion: star Beauty, Bluebird

Maintenance skills of Zibao

Basin soil: the basin is changed every 2-3 years in spring, and the basin soil is a mixture of rotten leaf soil and coarse sand. During the growing period, it is better to keep the basin soil slightly dry, and the leaves can be sprayed with more water.

Watering: summer dormancy period, less watering, more spray. Water it once a month at other times, and keep the potted soil dry in winter.

Fertilization: fertilize once a month during the growing period, using diluted cake fertilizer or "Huiyou" 15-15-30 special fertilizer for potted flowers.

Lighting: shade slightly in strong light, otherwise the clarity of spotted brocade will be affected under strong light.

The mode of reproduction of Zibao

Sowing: sowing in spring, the optimum temperature for germination was 19-24 ℃, and germinated 10-12 days after sowing. The potted soil was slightly kept dry at the seedling stage and was transplanted into the pot half a year later.

Leaf insertion: cut off the ligulate leaves during the growing period, dry them and insert them into the sand bed. Take root in 2-3 weeks.

Ramet: when changing the basin in spring, the tillering branches beside the mother plant were cut off for ramet propagation.