How to care for and water small-leaf red sandalwood?

Dalbergia microphylla is a common tropical tree with dark green and shiny leaves and a noble and majestic plant shape. It symbolizes longevity and wealth and is a very popular potted plant . So how do you care for and water small-leaf red sandalwood? Let’s learn more about it below.

How to care for small-leaf red sandalwood?

1. Soil

Small-leaf red sandalwood is afraid of waterlogging and cannot tolerate waterlogging, so the soil must be loose, breathable, and well-drained to avoid poor drainage of the potting soil, which may cause root rot. You can mix 3 parts of river sand + 4 parts of loam + 2 parts of peat soil, and then add 1 part of decomposed organic fertilizer .

2. Lighting

Dalbergia microphylla is a plant grown in tropical regions and requires sufficient sunlight on a daily basis, otherwise its leaves will turn yellow or even fall off. It is usually placed in a semi-shaded environment, where it can receive appropriate scattered light and avoid direct strong light.

3. Temperature

Dalbergia small-leaf prefers a warm and humid climate. The suitable growth temperature is 20-30 degrees Celsius. It is not cold-resistant, so you must pay attention to keeping warm in winter.

4. Fertilization

During the growing season of small-leaf red sandalwood, it is necessary to add appropriate amount of nutrient solution when watering every 1-2 months to replenish nutrients for the plant. In winter, you can add an appropriate amount of nutrient soil to the soil to increase the plant's resistance to cold and allow it to safely overwinter.

5. Pruning

Dalbergia microphylla grows quickly and requires regular pruning of branches and leaves to promote branching and the growth of a dense crown. When pruning, remove diseased and weak branches, crossed branches, overcrowded branches and other bad branches.

How to water small-leaf red sandalwood?

Dalbergia small-leaf prefers a humid environment, so when the soil in the pot is dry, water it thoroughly in time to avoid the soil from being dry for a long time. Generally, water the plant every 3-5 days in spring and autumn; in hot summer, water the plant once a day, in the morning and evening, and avoid at noon; in cold winter, reduce watering to avoid frost damage.

That’s it