Culture method of tequila six steps to determine potted tequila

Tequila is an evergreen plant all the year round, which not only has good ornamental value and medicinal effect, but also has the effect of beauty and beauty. Tequila is one of the favorite flowers of many beautiful florists. Tequila is not demanding on the surrounding environment. Like well-drained, fertile and moist sandy soil. The suitable growth temperature of tequila is 15 Murray 25 ℃.

A brief introduction to tequila

It has the longest inflorescence in the world. Tequila plants are tall, with gray-green or bluish-gray leaves, which can grow to 1.7 meters in length and 20 meters in width, and have the base of a rosette. In particular, its leaf edge will change color, it will be brown at first, and become grayish white when it grows up. And it is worth mentioning that some species of tequila take a decade or decades to bloom, forming the longest inflorescence in the world, which can be as high as 7 to 8 meters and produce as many as hundreds of white or yellowish bell-shaped flowers. It is also called the century plant because its mother plant dies after flowering.

It is very similar to aloe and should be carefully distinguished. Because they are perennial evergreen and succulent plants, tequila is very similar to aloe, with short stem nodes, powdery leaves and thorns at the edge and tip. To distinguish them, first look at its leaves. Tequila leaves will not have juice when they are broken and will see tendons like thin thread, while aloe vera has liquid flow without tendons. The second is the way they produce leaves. The outermost leaves of tequila will wrap around the inner leaves, while aloe vera begins to separate from the lobules. In addition, the thorn of tequila is hard and sharp, the top of the leaf has a hard dark brown thorn, aloe is not as hard as tequila. It should be noted that tequila is poisonous and should not be mistaken for aloe.

Second, the culture method of tequila

1. Soil: tequila is not strict on soil, but it is better to use loose, fertile and well-drained loam. When potted, it is usually mixed with rotten leaf soil and coarse sand.

2. Watering: tequila is very strong in nature and is not demanding on water. However, sufficient water must be given during its growth period in order to make it grow well. In addition, in the winter dormant period, tequila should not be irrigated too much water, otherwise it is easy to cause root rot.

3. Sunshine: tequila prefers light and should always be placed outside to receive sunlight, but flowers and leaves should be properly shaded in summer to keep their color fresh and tender. In winter, if the light is dark, it should be kept at a low temperature, not watered, and kept dry, otherwise it will rot. Light should be restored immediately in spring.

4. Temperature: the suitable growth temperature of tequila is 15 ℃ 25 ℃, which is the best at night. Cold and dry in winter is the most favorable for its growth, and the overwintering temperature should be kept above 5 ℃.

5. Fertilization: tequila has a strong ability to adapt to the environment, even if it grows on quite barren soil, it will not affect the development of the plant. However, the fertile medium will still make tequila grow better. The frequency of fertilization is appropriate once a year, do not often spray fertilizer, otherwise it is easy to cause fertilizer damage.

6. Insect pests: tequila often occurs leaf spot, anthracnose and gray mold, which can be sprayed with 1000 times of 50% bacilli wettable powder. It is harmful to scale insects and is sprayed with 1000 times of 80% dichlorvos EC.

Tequila is a common foliage plant in home, and the breeding method is relatively simple, which is suitable for lazy people who like flowers. The above is the introduction of aloe culture methods, if you are interested, please pay attention to more wonderful content.