Culture methods and matters needing attention of Pinus elliottii

Luohan pine is a kind of pine, also known as Luohanshan, evergreen Sequoia, Taxodium, Pinus elliottii, is an evergreen tree, up to 18 meters high, often through pruning to maintain a low state, it looks like a bald monk wearing red robes, hence the name Luohansong. At present, one of the common ornamental plants, so how to cultivate Luohansong? What should I pay attention to? Let's get to know it.

Culture method

1. Soil

The growth of Luohan pine is slow, the life span is long, can reach hundreds of thousands of years, it is not suitable to be planted in alkaline soil, it will also make it yellowing, it is best to choose humus-rich, loose, fertile, well-drained acid soil cultivation.

2. Temperature

Pinus elliottii is a neutral and negative tree species, which is suitable for temperature stable growth above 10 degrees. It should be properly shaded in summer to avoid water evaporation, and heat preservation measures should be taken to control watering in winter to avoid freezing damage.

3. Lighting

Luohan pine can accept strong light, and can also grow in a hidden environment. Although the summer temperature is high and the light is strong, if the tree shape of Luohan pine is high, it is beneficial to maintain its leaf shape under strong light without shading treatment, but if it is a young seedling, the tissue is young and should not be exposed to strong light for a long time. Shade treatment should be done.

4. Fertilizer and water

Luohansong itself is not resistant to drought, it likes a shady and humid environment, it should be often watered during the growing period, but it should not be watered every morning on a sunny day in summer, and foliar water is often sprayed to make the leaves bright green and grow well. There are more cloudy and rainy days in summer, and Luohansong is not resistant to waterlogging, so it is necessary to prevent stagnant water retting for a long time.

5. Diseases and insect pests

The main diseases of Luohan pine are leaf spot and anthracnose, which can be sprayed with 50% methyl thiophanate wettable powder, and the effect is better. Insect pests include shell insects, red spiders and coir moths, and can be sprayed with 1500 times omethoate EC.

Matters needing attention in culture

Luohan pine fertile environment, try to choose fertile soil, such as sandy loam and rotten leaf soil is the best, pot culture should pay special attention to maintain pot soil moisture, to ensure that there is an adequate water supply during the growing period. The temperature is high in summer and the water evaporation is large, so it must be watered frequently. If the temperature is low in winter, irrigation should be reduced to avoid freezing damage. Luohansong likes sufficient light environment, but avoid sun exposure, usually can be put in the room breeding, hot summer exposure, pay special attention to its shade. When Luohan pine grows to a certain extent, it must be removed and replaced with potted flowerpots. In addition, special attention should be paid to pest control and pruning.

The above is the introduction of breeding methods and matters needing attention of Luohansong. I hope it can help you. If you want to know more about it, please follow us.