What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Brazilian iron tree

Brazilian Iron Introduction

Dracaena fragrans, also known as Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena fragrans, is a plant of the Agavaceae family and the Dracaena genus. It has bright green and shiny leaves and small fragrant flowers. Dracaena fragrans is mostly cultivated by cuttings, and can also be cultivated by water cuttings and high pressure.

Brazilian iron breeding method

Brazilian iron plant likes high temperature, high humidity and air circulation environment. It prefers light, but is also shade-tolerant and afraid of scorching sun. It is suitable for planting in loose, well-drained sandy loam. The most suitable temperature for growth is 20 to 28℃. It will enter dormancy below 13℃ in winter, and the temperature must not be lower than 5℃.

Watering method

The soil of the Brazilian iron plant should be kept moist, but water should not accumulate in the pot to avoid waterlogging and root rot. It should be watered once a day during the growing season in spring, summer and autumn. In summer, water should be sprayed on the leaves frequently to increase the humidity of the surrounding air. After late autumn, control the amount of watering and keep the pot soil half dry and half wet in winter.

Fertilization method

Brazilian iron is a fertilizer-loving plant. During the vigorous growth period, liquid fertilizer can be applied once every half a month, or compound fertilizer 1-2 times, which can promote the growth of branches and leaves. It is better to apply thin fertilizer and not concentrated fertilizer. Old plants can be fertilized once a week and stop fertilizing after September.

Pruning methods

During the maintenance of the rubber tree, there is no need for frequent pruning. Just observe it more often. If you find that it is diseased, the yellow leaves should be cut off. When cutting, be sure to cut from the base to avoid infecting other branches and leaves. Of course, if you don’t like the shape of the plant, you can also prune it. After pruning, clean up the excess leaves to avoid hindering growth.

Precautions for breeding Brazilian iron

The Brazilian iron plant likes sunlight but cannot tolerate strong light. Strong light in summer will cause the leaves to turn yellow. It is necessary to take shade measures and provide brighter scattered light. If you see pests such as longhorn beetles, you can use DDT to inject or spray them. The potting soil can be changed once a spring year, and the roots need to be trimmed when changing the pot.