What are the cultivation methods and precautions of June Snow?

Introduction to June Snow

Serissa serrata is a plant of the Rubiaceae family. It can grow up to 90 cm in height, has a foul odor, leathery leaves, short petioles, and light pink or white corollas. It blooms from May to July, with fine white flowers in June.

There are two common types on the market, one is the clumping type, and the other is the single-trunk tree type. They are often propagated by cuttings and division, and layering can also be used.

How to grow snow lily

June snow is a sun-loving plant and is also relatively shade-tolerant. It is evergreen in South China and semi-evergreen in Southwest China. It has a certain drought resistance and is not picky about soil. It grows well in potted plants in slightly acidic soil containing humus, which is loose, fertile, moist, and well-drained.

June snow cannot tolerate strong light and needs shade on a daily basis. The soil needs to be kept moist at ordinary times. In summer, in addition to watering every day, you also need to spray water on the leaves. Apply thin liquid fertilizer once every 10-15 days during the growing season. The indoor temperature in winter needs to be above 0℃, otherwise the plant is prone to freezing to death. In addition, pay attention to ventilation and shading in summer.

Watering method

June snow is not tolerant of moisture. When watering, care should be taken not to cause water accumulation. Follow the principle of "watering only when the soil is dry". In the dry summer, it is generally necessary to spray water once in the morning, noon and evening.

Fertilization method

June snow likes fertilizer. During the growth period, you can apply thin liquid fertilizer once every 10 days. Be careful not to apply too much fertilizer, otherwise it will cause the branches and leaves to grow too long and affect the appearance.

Pruning methods

There are many shapes of June snow, which can be trimmed into slanted trunk style, curved trunk style, cliff style, jungle style or root lifting style. According to the shape requirements, climb and bend, and trim the small side branches to make the branches and leaves spread horizontally into different sizes and densities. Be careful not to damage the branches and bark.

Precautions for breeding of June snow

June snow has low requirements for soil. General garden soil can be used for cultivation, and nutrient soil can also be used for cultivation. It should not be exposed to direct sunlight in summer, otherwise it will affect the growth of branches and leaves. Change the potting soil once every March. In addition, pay attention to ventilation in the maintenance environment to reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.