What are the cultivation methods and precautions of the lucky tree?

How to cultivate the lucky tree

The lucky tree mainly grows in Taiwan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan and other places. It is also distributed in India, the Philippines, Bhutan and other countries. It likes a hot, humid and sunny environment. It is not drought-resistant but resistant to high temperatures. It is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained, organic-rich loam and sandy loam.

Watering method

The lucky tree likes a humid environment and needs to be watered frequently during its growth period. It can be watered every 2-3 days in spring and summer. Water it after the temperature drops, preferably in the morning and evening. Control watering in autumn and winter, and wait until the soil is dry before watering again. The best time to water it is at noon when the sun is shining.

Fertilization method

When planting the lucky tree, you can apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer, mainly including decomposed cake fertilizer and 3% multi-compound fertilizer. Apply quick-acting liquid fertilizer once every 30 days during the growing season. In autumn, apply 2-3 times of 0.3% potassium dihydrogen phosphate liquid to help it survive the winter better.

Pruning methods

The lucky tree can be topped several times during its growth period to promote the sprouting of side branches. In spring, the dead and weak branches and diseased and insect-infested branches can be cut off, and the overgrown branches can be shortened to reduce nutrient loss and form more flowering and fruiting branches.

Precautions for cultivating the lucky tree

1. Temperature: The lucky tree is not cold-resistant and prefers a warm environment. The indoor temperature should be controlled between 19℃ and 21℃ during the day, and between 18℃ and 20℃ at night. The maintenance temperature in winter should not be lower than 8℃, otherwise the lucky tree will be frostbitten.

2. Light: The lucky tree is a light-loving plant. It needs to be provided with sufficient sunlight during its growth period and the maintenance environment should be dark. If it is not exposed to sunlight for a long time, the lucky tree will shed its leaves.

3. Humidity: The lucky tree likes a humid environment, so you need to keep the soil moist. It also likes an environment with high air humidity, so you need to spray water on the leaves frequently, but do not cause water accumulation.

4. Soil: The lucky tree likes loose, well-drained and breathable potting soil. Sandy loam is the best potting soil. You can mix garden soil, leaf mold, decomposed organic fertilizer and river sand, and loosen the soil once a month during the growing season.