[the culture method of iron begonia] how to raise iron begonia

Iron crabapple, also known as tiger thorn plum, is one of the very popular indoor plants. It can blossom all the year round and bloom most in winter in the northern hemisphere. The lifespan of Prunus tomentosa is very long, and potted plants can live for more than 30 years. However, it is not so easy for tiger thorn plum culture to raise well. So, how to raise tiger thorn plum? Next, let's introduce the breeding method of tiger thorn plum to you.

I. the culture method of iron begonia

1. Temperature: Prunus mandshurica likes warmth and is not resistant to cold. It grows best at about 22 ℃ in the day and 15 ℃ at night. It keeps 15 ℃ to 20 ℃ in the greenhouse, but blossoms all the year round. If it falls to 10 ℃, the fallen leaves turn into semi-dormant state, reveal new leaves in the next spring, and continue to bloom.

2. Sunshine: Tiger thorn plum Xiguang, not afraid of the hot sun, should be given sufficient light throughout the year. If the light is not enough, it is easy to grow and affect the flowering. Tiger thorn plum Xiguang, the more abundant sunshine before the flower, the more bright flowers, long-lasting, lack of light, then the color is dim, long-term shade, then do not blossom. Attention should also be paid to maintaining good ventilation.

3. Fertilizing and watering: Prunus przewalskii can use cultivated soil to pad hoof horn as base fertilizer, fertilize every half a month during the growing period, stop fertilizing after the beginning of autumn, and avoid using fertilizer with oil to prevent root rot. Tiger thorn plum is resistant to drought, and watering in spring and autumn should be dry and wet. Can be watered once a day in summer, waterproof in rainy season, not dry and watered in winter, the basin should not be moist for a long time; the flowering period should also be controlled, the water is easy to cause falling flowers and rotting roots.

2. Cultivation methods of Prunus mume

Tiger thorn plum is native to Madagascar in Africa and likes warm climate. when the degree of depression is too low in winter, the leaves will fall off completely and go into dormancy. Although the dormancy time is not long, we should also pay attention to controlled watering and keep the basin soil dry. After March, the temperature rises gradually, and the watering can be increased gradually. After the weather is warm, the basin can be moved to the balcony or the yard, but generally not too much watering.

Potted soil requires sandy loam, but the requirement of fertilization is not strict. During the growth period, with the gradual growth of the plant, bamboo sticks and lead wire can be used as a round and simple support, and the stem can be bent and uniformly drawn and tied to the bracket to form a flowering symmetrical style, which is very beautiful. The whole plant of Prunus mume has sharp thorns, and the white milk in the stem is poisonous, so in family culture, we should pay attention to the proper location, and the plant should not be too large, so as to prevent children from being poisoned by stab wounds.

It is very easy to breed prickly plum, and it can be inserted throughout the growing season, but it is best to survive in May and June. The cuttings should be cut to a fuller stem section, and white milk can flow out from the cut mouth, which can be smeared with furnace ash at the cut mouth and placed for a few days. After the cut mouth is fully dry, it is then inserted into the basin filled with sand. After insertion, pay attention to keep the basin soil slightly dry, and it is very easy to survive.

Third, the role of tiger thorn plum in the center at home.

The gray-green dry branch of tiger prickly plum is prickly, with bright red and rose flowers at the end of the branch. With long flowering period, bright colors, elegant appearance and easy cultivation, it is a good flower that people like. In full bloom, the plum blossom looks like a ruby and a small star from a distance, but it looks like a smiling face of a little doll up close. When the flowers on all the branches bloom, a few red spots in the green leaves are even more beautiful and lovely.

Chimonanthus przewalskii is a vine-like prickly plant of Euphorbiaceae. The common feature of Euphorbiaceae is that white milk is secreted from the wound after the tree is injured, which is toxic. The white milk secreted by the wounds of tiger thorn plum plants has a stimulating effect on human skin and mucous membrane, and accidental eating will cause nausea, dizziness and so on. It is a favorable weapon to protect themselves and prevent diseases and insect pests in the process of plant evolution. Family cultivation will not cause harm as long as it does not fold flowers for children to play at will. People can use Euphorbia plant stem and leaf impregnated filtrate to control aphids, red spiders and other flower pests because its juice is toxic, it is best not to pot indoors, as outdoor flower ornamental is also a good choice.

The above is how to raise tiger thorn plum and the breeding method of tiger thorn plum for everyone in this article. Chimonanthus przewalskii is very resistant to drought, so breeding is relatively easy, and it is also suitable for indoor pot planting, just remember that you need to move to a brightly lit place for maintenance.