How to cultivate iron trees

The iron tree, whose real name is Cycas, also known as Pinus elliottii and Phoenix pine, is a precious ancient relict plant. Iron tree has a purifying effect on the air of life, and it has been planted in many families, so how to raise it? What is the breeding method of iron tree? These are all issues of concern to everyone. The following is a collection of iron tree culture methods for you.

First, how to raise the iron tree

Light: iron trees like to grow in plenty of sunlight, but adapt to outdoor ☆ forbidden ☆ shade or indoor to receive bright light or several hours of morning or afternoon sunshine.

Soil: iron trees should have a good drainage system and humus-rich soil, although these persistent plants seem to grow in almost everything. In the landscape or garden, make sure the plant is slightly above the soil line, not in a hole or depression, water conservation, or "swamp". Iron trees prefer dry to wet.

Fertilizer: the demand for iron tree water and fertilizer and the amount of light available. Unlike most plants, it can wither when dry or lack of fertilizer to turn yellow, iron tree, with little sign of water or feed. In general, the iron tree should be seen as a cactus when watered when it is almost dry.

Watering: if growing in a container, take care of the soil to become almost dry, then the water of the iron tree thoroughly slowly add water about the soil above. If the iron tree receives the morning or afternoon sun or the temperature is warm, it may need to be watered at least weekly. Iron trees growing in low light or cool temperatures may need water every few weeks or so. If hardy sago palms are planted in the landscape, the water is dry but does not remain moist. The establishment of an iron tree can easily survive under dry conditions.

II. Matters needing attention in iron tree culture

1. After the irontree is planted, it will be watered thoroughly, put in a cool place for half a month, and then be moved to the north wind and sunny place for maintenance. Always keep the basin soil moist, but not too wet. From April to May, you can generally water once every two days. Iron trees are not resistant to water stains, so pay attention to timely drainage after rain.

2. It is said that the growth and development of iron tree needs the supply of iron in the soil. If it does not grow well, adding some iron powder to the soil can make it healthy. Some people simply nail the nails directly into the body of the iron tree, which can also have a very good effect. You might as well try it.

3. Iron and iron are vulnerable to scale insects. Shell insects are mostly hidden in the back of the lobules, and coal fouling disease is easy to occur in a poor ventilation environment. Attention should be paid to ventilation and timely medication.

4. The iron tree only grows one round of leaves every year. When the new leaves are unfolded and mature, the old leaves in the lower part are cut off and the leaves in 2 to 3 rounds are kept without frequent pruning. Even if you transplant or change the basin, you don't need too much pruning. When the leaves are harmed by diseases and insect pests, the natural environment is bad and yellowed and dry, it should be cut off in time.

five. Home-grown iron trees are mostly cultivated as bonsai. The cultivation methods and matters needing attention guide you to cultivate the seedlings of iron trees into mature plants. The yellowing of the leaves of iron trees is often related to water and fertilizer. Check these factors one by one.

Third, what if the leaves of the iron tree turn yellow

The reasons for the yellowing of the leaves of the iron tree: 1. The soil is too thin.

Iron tree is suitable for slightly acidic sandy soil. Soil alkalization will lead to yellowing of iron tree leaves. It is necessary to irrigate basin soil with 500 times ferrous sulfate solution, once a week, several times continuously, which can improve the chromaticity of leaves.

The reason for the yellowing of iron tree leaves: 2. Lack of light.

Iron tree in the growth of new leaves must be protected by the whole sun, only the leaves hardened and then put in the semi-shade to appreciate, if the growth period can not have good light conditions, it will not grow satisfactorily.

The reasons for the yellowing of iron tree leaves: 3. Too much watering

Although the iron tree needs a lot of water in the new leaf growth period, it can not make the basin soil wet for a long time, otherwise the root system is easy to lack of oxygen, resulting in poor growth and leaf yellowing or ossification. Solution: control the water immediately.