The cultivation methods and precautions of Red Prince Weigela

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Red Prince Weigela grows better in warm places, and the specific range is between 15 and 28 degrees. It is a very cold-resistant plant, so it can also be found in more northern areas. However, its resistance to high temperatures is not very good, so when breeding it, try not to exceed 35 degrees.

2. Light: Red Prince Weigela likes light, but it is best to block out too strong light. Generally speaking, there is no need for shade in other seasons except summer. Good astigmatism is of great help to its growth.

3. Watering: Red Prince Weigela likes humidity relatively well, but it is afraid of very waterlogged environment. Can be adjusted according to the season. Generally speaking, it is once a week in spring and autumn. This interval can be shortened in summer. Before winter, you can water it once, and then you don't need to water it throughout the winter.

4. Fertilization: It does not require much fertilizer. Generally speaking, during the growth stage, it can be done once a month. In addition, you should also apply fertilizer once before winter, and no need to apply it in the following winters.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Seeding is a common method and is more suitable for large-scale reproduction. Its seeds are relatively small and not easy to collect, so they can be harvested in advance. After air drying, it can be stored. In the spring of the second year, it can be taken out for sowing. You can first mix the seeds with fine sand, and then sow them together in the selected location. In addition, if you want to grow it as a potted plant, you can sow it directly into the flowerpot.

2. Pruning: Before the spring buds emerge, concentrated pruning is required, mainly to cut off some dry branches. After this pruning, you need to add some fertilizer appropriately.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: The main disease is called "branch dieback". As its name suggests, the damaged part is the branches. You can use carbendazim to control it and cut off the diseased branches in time.

2. Pests: There are many types, such as "gypsy moth", "yellow-brown tent caterpillar", etc. The larvae are particularly harmful and need to be sprayed with pesticides in a timely manner.