The method of iron tree culture

Iron tree, known as cycad, is an ornamental plant, mainly distributed in the tropics. In fact, the iron tree stem is also rich in starch, which can be eaten. It also has a certain medicinal value, with antitussive and hemostatic effects. Because now more and more attention is paid to the beautification of the city, the demand for this kind of ornamental plant is also increasing. So how to raise iron trees on a large scale? Today, the editor brings you the breeding method of iron tree, let's have a look!

1. Soil selection

The adaptability of iron tree is relatively strong, and the demand for soil is not very great, but if you want to cultivate iron tree with good appearance and luxuriant branches and leaves, if you want to enhance the commodity value. Still need to choose the soil with the best growth of iron tree, the soil should have good drainage and irrigation capacity and strong permeability. And it should not be too barren, and the soil should be loose and deep. This kind of soil is the most suitable for iron tree growth.

2. Control lighting

Iron tree is very fond of light, although lack of light will not lead to the death of iron tree, but it will also hinder the growth of new leaves, insufficient number, sparse and thin leaves, poor color. Therefore, in the process of breeding, we must ensure that each iron tree can receive light evenly and ensure sufficient light time and intensity. Especially in spring and autumn, because these two seasons are the key periods for iron trees to grow new leaves. Lack of light affects the value of goods, resulting in a decline in economic benefits.

3. Rational watering

The growth of iron tree has less demand for water and is not suitable to grow in a humid environment. When the soil is completely dry and then watering is not too much, if too much water is added, resulting in waterlogging in the garden, the iron tree will have rotten roots and leaves. Water is watered about once every four days in spring and autumn. It is relatively dry when the temperature is high in summer, so it needs to be watered twice a day. In winter, on the contrary, the watering frequency can be increased to 10 days.

4. Timely fertilization

Although the iron tree is an ornamental plant, but the demand for nutrition is also very large, in the growing period of iron tree, we must do a good job of topdressing. Fertilizer is mainly nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, pay attention to the amount of fertilizer, should not be overapplied, and follow the principle of more and less application. It can effectively improve the color and luster of leaves, and it is also easy to add an appropriate amount of ferrous sulfate to fertilizer, which is also conducive to the growth of leaves. Improve the value of ornamental commodities and further improve the economic benefits of breeding.

5. Timely pruning

The iron tree has a strong growth ability, and it will grow new leaves at least twice a year, if not pruned properly. Iron tree leaves will be disorganized, without any ornamental, resulting in a serious decline in the value of goods. Therefore, in order to ensure the beautiful appearance of the iron tree and enhance the commodity value, the dead leaves and old leaves of the iron tree should be cut off every year to control the over-dense and long branches and leaves. The specific pruning situation is determined according to the growth of the iron tree, and the main purpose is to keep the iron tree growing symmetrical, beautiful appearance and improve value.

The leaves of the iron tree are very hard, the disease resistance is relatively strong, and the incidence of diseases and insect pests is low. But there will still be pests, such as shell insects is one of them, after the discovery of insect pests can be used artificial pest control, if more serious, the appropriate use of ferrous sulfate diluent and other agents for spray control. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for your reading and support.