Culture method of Brazilian keel

Brazilian keel is a succulent plant of the genus Euphorbiaceae, which is native to Brazil and belongs to a kind of keel, which belongs to a relatively alternative kind from an ornamental point of view, because the leaves are very small and do not blossom often. so strictly speaking, it is actually a subjective "stem" plant, and bachelors have similar ornamental value, let's take a look at the breeding methods of Brazilian keels!

Ecological habits of Brazilian keel

The plant of the Brazilian keel is trigonous, much branched, turquoise, 4 m to 5 m high, with small spines on the edges, very short. Summer white flowers, 4 to 9, clustered on the upper thorn seat, open day and night (potted plants are generally not easy to bloom), small round berries, blue-purple, edible. Like sufficient sunshine, not cold-resistant, but drought-resistant, like dry loam. Need plenty of sunshine, blue-green branches, leaves like fish scales, shining in the sun will sparkle, numerous bodies, peaks and swords, very spectacular.

Garden use of Brazilian keel

1. The Brazilian keel is suitable for decoration of home and office environment, and plays a good role in beautifying the environment and purifying the air. In the north, it should be cultivated indoors in winter, and in the south, it can be planted in the open field or used as a fence, which is not only a green barrier, but also beautifies the courtyard, and the fragrance of flowers and fruits can be seen in summer.

2. Brazilian keel is known as "omnipotent rootstock". It can be grafted with tiger plum and crab claw orchid with keel column. The keel column needs plenty of sunshine, the branches are blue-green, the leaves are like fish scales, and they sparkle in the sun, with numerous bodies and sharp swords, which are spectacular and are good for potted flowers.

Propagation methods of Brazilian keel

1. Cutting method: Brazilian keel is a succulent plant, which will flow out when cutting, which can be closed with plant ash and cool for 7 to 10 days, and then cut after the plant shrinks. One is to cut the keel into cuttings, the upper and lower incisions are closed with plant ash, and the length of cuttings should be 20 cm to 25 cm. The other is the branch taken from the keel branch, which can be cut after drying, but it is not easy to take root if it is too small and tender. This kind of cuttings only have small wounds where they take root, and the cuttings take root quickly.

2. Cutting management: vermiculite, pearl powder, pure river sand and no soil are needed for Brazilian keel cutting substrate. Can be single-plant cutting, can also be multi-plant centralized cutting, watering after cutting, only to the cutting cut, put in a sunny place. During the rooting period, water as little as possible, do not dry, do not water, wait for 30 to 40 days, you can take root.

Culture method of Brazilian keel

1. Soil: soil should be prepared first for pot conservation of Brazilian keel. It is suggested that the soil with less stickiness should be selected, mainly sandy soil. This kind of soil has good drainage, which accords with the characteristics of cold and water fear of plants, while the loose space of sandy soil is more conducive to root respiration and higher plant viability.

2. Watering: whether the Brazilian keel is watered correctly or not will directly lead to the activity of the plant. Daily watering should follow the way of dry watering, keep the soil moist about 30%, and avoid leaving the soil in a sticky state. Otherwise, it will directly cause root rot. The growing Brazilian keel should be watered twice a week, the annual keel should be watered twice a day in spring and autumn, and once a day in summer, and the leaf should be sprayed with clear water, while in winter it can be controlled to once a week.

3. Temperature: Brazilian keel pays attention to the choice of growth environment in terms of temperature control, so it is recommended to plant on the balcony and put it in a place with sufficient light as far as possible, and the temperature range is between 20 and 40 degrees Celsius.

4. Fertilization: organic fertilizer is recommended in the growth period of keel in Brazil, while after the growth period, it is recommended to choose special fertilizer, mainly potash fertilizer, nitrogen fertilizer and cost, but the fertilizer should be diluted and its concentration should not be too high, otherwise there will be root rot.

5. Pruning: the Brazilian keel plant has good formability and does not need too much pruning. The newly sprouted buds need to be treated every two months, or they can be grafted and propagated directly. When pruning, avoid directly causing a large area of wound to the plant, otherwise it will be difficult to heal. After each pruning, a small amount of nutrient solution can be sprayed.

6. Change the basin: the Brazilian keel plant is higher, so the soil should be changed every year and once every two years. When changing the soil, the old soil and new soil can be mixed in half, and the rooting rate is higher.

Note: there are sharp thorns on the fleshy stem of the Brazilian keel, and the white milk in the stem is poisonous, especially not into the eye, so special attention should be paid to the proper place in the family culture to avoid stabbing and poisoning in children and the elderly. The juice of the keel is poisonous, as long as the branches and leaves are not broken, the milky juice will not flow out. If you touch it accidentally, you must wash your hands immediately and do not enter it, because someone has tried it and your mouth will go numb soon after the entrance.