Brazilian iron breeding methods and precautions

Brazilian ironwood is a tropical plant. There are two varieties: pure green and yellow-green. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 18 and 30 degrees, and it is not resistant to low temperatures. The leaves of the Brazilian iron plant are wide and the crown is large, which makes it very ornamental. Let’s talk about the cultivation methods and precautions of the Brazilian iron plant.

1. Soil

Brazilian iron plant likes loose, breathable, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be cultivated with leaf mold, peat soil, garden soil, granular sand or perlite granules in a ratio of 1:0.5:1:1. The water content of the soil for cultivating Brazilian iron plant cannot be too good, so pure nutrient soil and other soils with good water content cannot be used for cultivation. Clay cannot be used for cultivating Brazilian iron plant. Clay has poor drainage and air permeability, which can easily cause root rot.

2. Lighting

Brazilian iron plant likes sunlight, but it still needs shade in the hot summer and should be placed in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance. Too strong sunlight will burn the leaves and affect its appearance. If the temperature is below 15 degrees, it must be given full sun.

3. Watering

The watering of the Brazilian iron plant should be based on the temperature. Normally, water it thoroughly when the soil is dry, but do not allow water to accumulate. If there is a tray, there should be no water accumulation in the tray. If the temperature is below fifteen degrees, you need to start controlling the water of the Brazilian iron plant and keep the soil in the pot as dry as possible. If the temperature is below five degrees, the Brazilian iron plant will suffer from frost damage. The soil in the pot cannot be moist. If the soil in the pot is too dry, sprinkle a small amount of water on the soil in the pot on a sunny and warm afternoon. Too much watering will cause the plant to be frozen and die.

4. Temperature

The Brazilian iron tree is a tropical plant that likes heat and is afraid of scorching heat. If the temperature is lower than ten degrees, it will cause frost damage. Therefore, the temperature for maintaining the Brazilian iron tree should be kept above 15 degrees. In winter, it should be given sufficient sunlight to allow it to spend the winter safely.

5. Fertilization

Except for the winter and summer when it is not suitable to fertilize the Brazilian iron plant, it can be fertilized at other times. It can be fertilized with potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution or compound solution, and it should be fertilized once every 20 days every half a month.

6. Pests and diseases

Common diseases of Brazilian ironwood include leaf spot and anthracnose, and insect pests include scale insects and red spiders. Paying attention to ventilation during daily maintenance can reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.

That’s it