How to grow cotton willow

1. Breeding environment

1. Soil: Cotton willow has a strong ability to adapt to soil, and it is best to grow it in fertile, well-drained soil.

2. Light: It likes to grow in an environment with plenty of sunlight. It is best to give it sufficient light when maintaining it, and do not place it in a dark and unventilated place for a long time.

3. Fertilization: You don’t need to fertilize it too much, once a month is enough, especially after pruning the branches, you should fertilize it in time, it is best to use nitrogen fertilizer as the main fertilizer.

4. Watering: When growing cotton willow, you must always keep the soil moist. When the temperature is high in summer, you should water more to avoid water shortage due to rapid evaporation of water.

2. Breeding Methods

Propagation by cuttings: Cut 20-30 cm strong branches with full leaf buds, and then insert them into loose soil. They will take root in about 15-25 days.

3. Common diseases

Cotton willow is often attacked by brown spot disease and rust disease. Timely prevention and control are required in the early stage of the disease to avoid plant death due to the disease. After the disease is discovered, it can be sprayed with mancozeb.