How to grow pepper tree

Pepperwood is an evergreen shrub . If it is made into a potted tree, it can be grown indoors. It can be used to appreciate both leaves and flowers. It can beautify the indoor environment and purify the air. Many people like to grow it at home. Let’s talk about the cultivation method of pepperwood .

1. Soil selection

The requirements of the pepper tree are not high, but if you want the plant to grow better, it is recommended to choose loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic sandy soil. This soil has good air permeability and can fully meet the nutrients needed for the growth of the pepper tree, which is suitable for plant growth. In addition, a layer of coarse sand and gravel can be filled at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage.

2. Reasonable watering

When growing pepper trees, you must water them properly. This plant likes a humid environment but is afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, during the cultivation process, you must abide by the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry and watering thoroughly when it is. During its peak growth season, it should be watered every 3 to 5 days, and water should be watered thoroughly, but water should not be allowed to accumulate in the pot. After entering the cold winter, its growth rate will slow down, and the watering time should be extended. It should be watered every 7 to 10 days.

3. Reasonable lighting

Pepperwood is a green plant that likes sunlight, but it is also afraid of strong sunlight during its growth. In spring and autumn, you can place the pepperwood in a sunny environment, but in the hot summer, you must give it appropriate shade, or move it to a place with sufficient scattered light to avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the sunlight will burn its leaves, causing the leaves to turn yellow or fall off easily.

4. Temperature control

When cultivating pepper trees, you must pay attention to the control of environmental temperature, because this plant likes a warm and humid environment. It grows fastest when the outside temperature is around 25 degrees. When the temperature exceeds 35 degrees in the hot summer weather, it will enter a dormant state. At this time, it is best to move it to a cool environment. After entering the cold winter, the pepper tree needs to be moved to a warm environment above ten degrees.

5. Proper pruning

The pepper tree grows slowly and is resistant to pruning, and can be pruned into a spherical shape for viewing. For plants that grow too tall or have a bad shape, you can prune them short during the growing season to allow them to sprout side branches again. After that, pinch and prune frequently to make it form or maintain a spherical shape.

6. Notes

During the cultivation process of pepper tree, you must also pay attention to keeping it away from computers, because the electromagnetic radiation and heat released by the computer during operation will affect the normal growth of the pepper tree. In severe cases, it will cause its leaves to fall off. In addition, the pepper tree cannot be placed in the air outlet during the cultivation process, otherwise its leaves will fall off, which will affect its ornamental value and the normal growth of the pepper tree.

That’s it