[duck foot wood] the culture method of duck foot wood

Duck foot wood, also known as umbrella tree, goose palm wood. Can tolerate weak light conditions, like semi-shade, very suitable for indoor cultivation plants, is one of the most popular indoor cultivation plants in the world. Next, let's take a look at how duck feet are raised.

Duck foot wood can be raised for a long time in a bright and ventilated home, which can be used for daily viewing. The plant can continue to grow when the growth temperature is 15-25 ℃ and not less than 5 ℃ in winter.

Duck foot wood has a strong adaptability, which can grow not only in high air humidity, sufficient soil and water, but also in dry environment. When old plants are cultivated indoors, large parts can be properly trimmed, or part of the roots can be cut off and replanted.

The culture method of duck foot wood

Duck foot wood can be cultivated with peat soil, rotten leaves, perlite and base fertilizer. 4 hours a day is about the time to direct sunlight, accelerate the growth of duck foot wood, is a long-term ornamental plant.

In spring, summer and autumn, water should be watered every 3-4 days. Water should not be too much, otherwise it will cause stagnant water and rot in the roots. Fertilization can be carried out once a week during the summer growing period, and the mixed fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium can be used for breeding. Every spring, the new buds of duck feet should be changed before they germinate, removing the old soil of the plants and replacing them with new ones.

If the plant is old for many years, it needs to be pruned or changed at the right time when breeding. Usually, because the duck foot wood grows slowly, therefore, usually also needs to carry on the plastic pruning frequently.

Matters needing attention in duck foot wood culture

Duck foot wood is strong in nature and easy to cultivate. Larger plants should be treated with turning pots before coming out of the house in spring, and proper shaping and pruning should be done. Plants that are too high and lose their feet can be retracted and pruned to promote new shoot germination. After leaving the room should be placed in the semi-shade, summer should pay attention to timely shade, do not let the scorching sun direct. To keep the soil moist, water should be watered in time before it is dry. when the weather is dry, it should be sprayed and humidified to the plant; water in the basin should be prevented during the plum rain. During the period from May to September, apply 20% cake fertilizer and water twice a month. For mosaic varieties, if there is more nitrogen fertilizer and weak light, the plaques on the leaves will not be obvious. In addition, goose palm wood is kept indoors for a long time to watch, if the ventilation is poor or the light is too dark, it will cause the leaves to fall off, which deserves the attention of the sprouts.

After entering the room at the beginning of January, it should be placed in the cold room, and the temperature should not be lower than 5 ℃, otherwise it will cause fallen leaves. The soil should be a little wetter and the environment should not be too dry. If goose palm wood needs to be propagated in large quantities, sowing method can be used, and a small amount of it can be planted by ramet method or cuttings method. Cuttings are best carried out from May to July. Green branches with 2-3 nodes are cut into vermiculite and placed in a damp place. They can take root in about 30 days.

The effect of Duck foot Wood on Home Environment

Duck foot wood, also known as goose palm wood, its plant shape is beautiful, and has a strong ability to adapt, is an excellent potted plant, can be watched on the balcony all the year round, but should not be placed in the sun, can also be arranged in the living room, study and even bedroom.

Duck foot wood has the effect of absorbing nicotine and other harmful substances. Especially for families who smoke again, it is very suitable for planting duck foot wood. It can bring fresh air to smoking families, and the leaves can absorb nicotine and other harmful substances emitted by cigarettes when they burn, and convert them into substances needed by plants themselves through photosynthesis. In addition, duck foot wood can reduce the formaldehyde concentration of 9 mg per hour, after home decoration, placing duck foot wood is the most suitable.

The above is all the contents of the breeding methods of duck foot wood that I have summarized for you. I hope this article can help you all. Please continue to follow us.