How to raise the fairy pillar

What I'm going to tell you today is the cactus column. Maybe you only know the cactus, but you haven't heard of it. The cactus column is also a kind of potted plant, which has slender and erect roots. And now more and more people like to breed the pots of the fairy series. So for some novice editors, I wrote an article on planting here, so let's take a look at how to raise the cactus column.

I. growth conditions

1. Soil

If you plant the fairy column, you should use the soil that is highly permeable and relatively loose, and must not use the soil that is too sticky, otherwise it will affect the growth of the fairy column.

2. Watering

We all know that the plants of the fairy series grow in the desert, so the cold tolerance and water storage capacity of these plants are very strong, we do not need to water them as often as other plants, properly reduce the frequency of watering, wait until the soil is dry, each watering should be thoroughly, this is only summer, if it is in winter, it is necessary to reduce the frequency of watering, or even not to water. As long as the soil is moist, it is appropriate to water more in summer than in winter.

3. Lighting

The fairy column is very large when it is needed for light, it is best to maintain all-day light, it can be planted on the roof or balcony, if the light is not enough, it will affect its photosynthesis and inhibit its growth. and it may also reduce the resistance of the fairy column, easy to get sick.

II. Methods of reproduction

Most of the fairy columns are propagated by cuttings. you only need to use scissors to cut off its strong and disease-free branches and then insert them in the soil after air-drying. the soil had better choose acidic humus soil, so that the fertile degree will be higher. Do not water frequently during this period, and you will take root after growing for a period of time.

III. Pest control

1. Red spider

The fairy column will be placed in the ventilated air convection environment to grow, maintain the temperature and humidity of the environment, so as to avoid the invasion of red spiders, but also can use some chemicals for spray control, it is best to eliminate it before winter.

2. Scale insects

Scale insects are particularly in need of prevention and control, because once they are infected, it is difficult to eradicate them completely, so we should ensure that the environment is clean and clean, sterilize the surrounding potted plants and plants regularly, and cut off the infected parts to avoid infection.

The above is the breeding method of the fairy pillar, have you learned it? In fact, the steps are very simple, mainly to strengthen the daily management and maintenance, to prevent the invasion of some diseases and insect pests, I hope this article can help you.