Cultivation methods and precautions of red cardinal coral

Cardinal coral is an evergreen plant with fleshy branches and leaves and uniform red flower buds. It blooms in summer and blooms red or purple flowers all year round. The shape of its branches is like coral. It is very easy to grow and can be grown indoors at home.

How to cultivate red cardinal coral

1. Pot soil

Cardinal coral is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, and well-breathable sandy loam. It is best to mix it yourself with leaf mold, pond mud, fine sand, vermiculite, etc. Because the root system is not large, the flowerpot does not need to be too large. The pot should be repotted and the soil should be changed every other year. Branches that are too long should be shortened or supported by pillars.

2. Light

Cardinal coral does not require much sunlight, but it needs a combination of light and shade. It must live under sunlight for a period of time and then change its location to a shady place. This combination can prevent the cardinal coral from growing too tall and ensure the beauty of the plant.

3. Temperature and humidity

Cardinal coral grows vigorously in spring, summer and autumn. If the temperature is below 13 degrees Celsius in winter, its leaves will turn white or even fall off. If the temperature is below 8 degrees Celsius, the plant will stop growing. In terms of humidity, when the weather is too hot and dry, the air needs to be humidified or water needs to be sprayed in the surrounding air.

4. Watering

Cardinal coral has a certain degree of drought resistance, but if you want it to grow better, it also needs watering. During the growing season, you can water it again when the soil is half dry. The temperature will not be too hot in winter, so the amount of water should be reduced. If there is too much water, the plant will be waterlogged and prone to mildew.

5. Fertilization

Cardinal coral grows rapidly in spring, summer and autumn, and the growth of branches and leaves requires a large amount of nutrients. Appropriate topdressing is required, and liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be used. It should be noted that the plant grows slowly in winter and no fertilizer is needed. If there is an excess of nutrients, it will cause plant root rot.

Precautions for the maintenance of red cardinal coral

1. Pruning: Pruning of the cardinal coral plant can be done in spring. To promote branching, the upper part of the plant can be cut off to make the branches and leaves lush. When there are few branches, the branches can be pruned as appropriate to promote side bud branching.

2. Pest and disease control: If the red cardinal coral is not properly maintained, pests and diseases will occur. Common diseases include leaf spot disease and anthrax. Pests include aphids, red spiders, scale insects, etc., which are very harmful and should be controlled in time.