Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh tequila, also known as Phnom Penh lotus, tequila, Phnom Penh fake pineapple, etc., is a perennial evergreen herb of the tequila family, native to the desert of America, because of its strong and beautiful leaves and evergreen seasons, it is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. Let's take a look at the breeding methods of Phnom Penh tequila.

Culture conditions of Phnom Penh tequila

Phnom Penh tequila likes abundant sunshine, rich in organic matter, fertile slightly acidic soil, relatively resistant to drought and barren, waterlogging, and cold. The suitable temperature for growth is 22-30 ℃. The mixed soil of rotten leaf soil and coarse sand is commonly used in pot cultivation, and it is fertilized once a month during the growing period.

Culture method of Phnom Penh tequila

1. Reproduction: Phnom Penh tequila is commonly used for ramet and sowing propagation.

① ramets: when changing pots in early spring and April, the mother plant was pulled out, and the tiller buds next to the mother plant were peeled off and planted again.

② sowing: it can bear fruit by cross-pollination, sow seeds in April-May after seed collection, sprout about 2 weeks later, the seedlings grow slowly, grow rapidly after seedling growth, and the old plants of more than 10 years old can blossom and bear fruit.

2. Cultivation: the mixed soil of rotten leaf soil and coarse sand is commonly used in Phnom Penh tequila pot. Fertilize once a month during the growing period. Increase the amount of water in summer to keep the leaves green and tender, and slightly shade in case of hot sun. After the beginning of autumn, tequila grows slowly, so we should control watering, strive to dry, stop fertilization and cultivate soil properly. Such as pot ornamental, it is necessary to remove the collateral tillering buds in time and keep the plant appearance beautiful.

3. Management: in addition to tropical and subtropical areas, potted Phnom Penh tequila should be put into a low-temperature greenhouse to protect the winter, move to the outside after the Qingming Festival in the coming year, and variants of colored leaves should be properly shaded in summer. Phnom Penh tequila should keep the basin soil moist during the growing season, and water should not be sprinkled on the leaves to prevent brown spot. With the growth of new leaves, the yellow and withered old leaves in the lower part should be removed in time.

4. Diseases and insect pests: Phnom Penh tequila often occurs leaf spot, anthracnose and gray mold. It can be sprayed with 1000 times of 50% bacillus special wettable powder, which is harmful to shell insects and is sprayed with 1000 times of dichlorvos EC.

Hydroponic culture of Phnom Penh tequila

1. Tequila can be hydroponically cultured all the year round in a heated environment. When hydroponic culture occurs, all its roots need to be removed, disinfected with disinfectant, and then soaked in rooting solution for a certain period of time.

2. During the period of hydroponic culture, we should pay attention to the cabbage worm eating its leaves and heart, thus losing its commercial value and ornamental value. If it is found that any insect can be caught manually, it can also be killed with insecticides.

3. Hydroponics should always get the place where the sun is good, and do not put it in a dark place for a long time, so that the leaves are easy to whiten and thin, thus losing their ornamental value.

4. pay attention to heat preservation in winter, put it in a sunny place near the window during the day, and put glass bottles in plastic or cardboard boxes if there is no heating at night.

5. If the leaf is yellowing or drooping without spirit, it may be frostbite, so you need to give it some measures to keep warm. Then put it away from the door and window.

6. Remember not to put it near the north. When changing water in winter, you can change water with warm water of 12 to 18 degrees. Tequila is resistant and can pass the winter safely as long as you pay attention to management.