How to cultivate cardinal coral beautifully

Cardinal coral growth conditions

Cardinal coral likes a warm, sunny and dry environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 15-25 degrees. It is not cold-resistant but slightly shade-tolerant. The soil requires to be loose and well-drained.

How to Keep Cardinal Coral

The suitable growth temperature for cardinal coral is between 15-25 degrees, and the temperature in winter needs to be above 5 degrees. Cardinal coral is not very demanding on light. If the sunlight is strong, the leaves will be reddish, and green in semi-shade. However, it cannot tolerate strong light in summer and needs to be shaded.

Cardinal Coral Watering

Cardinal coral likes a dry environment. No matter what season it is, you cannot water it too much. Just water it after the soil is dry. Pay attention to waterlogging prevention during the rainy season. It is best not to get wet in the rain. Generally, it needs to be watered every two to three days in spring, summer and autumn. In winter, you can use less water or stop watering. When watering, pour water on the edge of the pot to allow the water to penetrate slowly.

Cardinal Coral Fertilization

Cardinal coral grows faster in a substrate with sufficient nutrients. It needs fertilizer during the growth period, but not too much. If the base fertilizer is sufficient, no fertilizer is needed during the growth period. Otherwise, a dilute compound fertilizer solution should be applied every month. The concentration should be diluted twice before fertilization. Water should be poured after fertilization, which is conducive to root absorption.

Cardinal coral pest control

If cardinal coral is not properly maintained, it may suffer from leaf spot disease, anthracnose, scale insects and aphids. When the disease occurs, all diseased leaves can be cut off and sprayed with the corresponding carbendazim or cypermethrin emulsion solution for prevention and control.

How to grow cardinal coral at home

To cultivate cardinal coral, you need to choose loose, fertile, well-drained soil. You can use a mixture of pond mud, fine sand, and leaf mold, and choose a slightly smaller flower pot. The propagation of cardinal coral is mainly based on cuttings, which are generally carried out in May and June. Cuttings are easier, and sowing propagation can also be carried out. The soil needs to be disinfected before sowing.

Precautions for the maintenance of red cardinal coral

The cardinal coral grows very strongly. The plant is dormant in winter. Appropriate pruning can be carried out at this time to promote the flowering of the plant. Weak branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, and dead branches should be cut off in time, and overly dense branches should be thinned out to increase ventilation and light transmission of the crown.

The cardinal coral can be repotted after 1-2 years of care, preferably in spring, which is conducive to the survival of the plant. At this time, it should be combined with pruning. The top part of the plant should be cut in time to promote branching, and the root ball should be properly pruned. After re-mixing the soil, it can be put into the pot.