How to breed Brazilian iron

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: 20-28℃ is the best temperature during growth, which is most suitable for the growth of Brazilian iron. It has poor cold resistance. In winter, if the temperature is below 13℃, its leaves will turn yellow. Therefore, try to keep the temperature above 13℃ and not below 5℃, otherwise it may be frozen to death or frostbite.

2. Light: It has strong adaptability to light and can grow normally in semi-shaded areas. However, the light cannot be too strong, and strong light should be blocked as much as possible in summer. In other seasons, it can be placed in a semi-shaded place, and in winter it can be placed in a sunny place.

3. Watering: During its growing season, generally speaking, it needs to be watered every 3-5 days. However, water needs to be controlled in winter, and this interval can be extended to a week or longer, but watering cannot be completely stopped.

4. Fertilization: There is not much demand for this aspect. Generally speaking, fertilizer can be applied once every 30-40 days, and the fertilizer used should preferably be quick-acting fertilizer.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: The commonly used method is cuttings, which is best done in May and June. Select strong stem segments about five or six centimeters in length. Choose coarse sand or vermiculite as the substrate, which can be inserted upright or laid flat on top. After that, the temperature needs to be around 20℃. It will take about thirty to forty days for the seeds to take root.

2. Pruning: During the growth period, the plant grows very vigorously, and its branches and leaves may grow very messy, affecting its appearance and consuming a lot of nutrients. Therefore, regular pruning is very important. In addition to these dense and messy branches and leaves, the dry and aging branches and leaves also need to be cut off in time.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Diseases that harm leaves, such as "leaf blight", may occur and are more common in summer. It can be treated with carbendazim, and ventilation should be carried out in time and the density should be controlled.

2. Pests: Mainly "red spiders", especially for plants grown indoors. They will suck the juice from the leaves and can be controlled with drugs such as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: The Brazilian iron mulberry is non-toxic, and its whole plant is non-toxic, so you can cultivate it with confidence.

2. Can it be raised at home? The environment at home is more suitable for the growth of Brazilian iron. Moreover, there are many benefits to placing it at home, such as viewing and purification.