How to raise epiphyllum

I. Culture environment

1. Soil: epiphyllum needs loose and well-drained soil, which can be mixed with peat soil, coarse sand and slag.

2. Watering: watering in summer should be increased appropriately, but there can be no stagnant water, otherwise it is easy to rot roots; in winter, the amount of watering should be controlled to keep the basin soil dry as much as possible; in case of rainy season, the water in the basin soil should be disposed of in time. When the weather is hot, you can spray water around to increase the humidity of the air and help it grow.

3. Lighting: it is best to put it in a semi-shady place in spring and autumn to avoid being exposed to the sun. In summer, put in a bright and ventilated place indoors, you must not be exposed to the sun, otherwise it will easily cause the stem to turn yellow.

4. Fertilization: it prefers fertilizer, and generally the rotten organic fertilizer is the best. during the growth period, thin cake fertilizer is applied once a month, and liquid fertilizer is applied again after flower fade, which is beneficial to flowering in the second year.

II. Methods of reproduction

1. Cuttage propagation: choose healthy, thick leafy stems as cuttings, cut 20-30 cm long according to 2-3 segments, cut the base evenly, dry it into the sand bed, and wait for about 3 weeks to take root.

2. Sowing and reproduction: generally, it takes 4-5 years from sowing to flowering, which is generally used in cross breeding.

III. Common diseases and insect pests

1, root rot: root rot, leaves will also wrinkle, to control the amount of watering, so as not to produce stagnant water in the basin soil, you can remove the rotten roots and then re-cut.

2. Red spiders: when red spiders are found, drug spraying should be used in time, and methods such as chili water can also be used to dispel insects.