Cultivation method of red leaf Nandina domestica

1. Soil

The cultivation of red-leaf Nandina domestica requires deep, fertile, loose soil. Among them, slightly acidic sandy soil rich in humus is more suitable for its growth.

2. Lighting

It likes a shady and humid environment and can be grown in a ventilated and bright place indoors. But it needs direct sunlight in autumn, which will make the leaves redder.

3. Temperature

It is resistant to high temperatures as well as severe cold. It is best to control the temperature at 16-25℃ in summer, spring and autumn, but if the summer temperature exceeds 30℃ during the seedling period, it needs to be cooled down appropriately, otherwise it will be detrimental to its growth. In winter, the temperature can be controlled at around 10℃.

4. Watering

It is water-resistant and drought-resistant, and the requirements for watering are not strict, but waterlogging is not suitable. It can be watered when the soil is dry or wet. The temperature is low in winter and the red-leaf Nandina domestica enters dormancy, so you need to pay attention to water control.

5. Fertilization

It likes fertilizer, especially large amounts of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. It is not suitable to apply too much nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise the branches will be too sparse and it will be difficult to turn the leaves into red.