The cultivation methods and precautions of Daxuesu

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Fifteen to twenty-eight degrees is the most suitable. When the summer is too hot, its growth will be affected. Generally speaking, when the temperature is above 30 degrees, its growth will slow down. Therefore, it is best not to exceed 30 degrees, and the maximum should not be higher than 35 degrees. In winter, the temperature should not be below zero degrees.

2. Light: Snowdrops prefer light, but they are afraid of strong direct sunlight. Therefore, it can be placed in a place with scattered light. When encountering direct sunlight, it is necessary to block it as much as possible, especially in summer, when strong light will cause harm to it.

3. Watering: During the growth season of snow plant, it needs more water, and water is an essential element for its growth. Therefore, it is necessary to replenish it in time to keep the potting soil slightly moist. In winter, since its growth will not be particularly vigorous, the soil in the pot can be slightly drier.

4. Fertilization: Base fertilizer can be mixed into the soil. In addition, you don't need to apply too much fertilizer during the growing season, once or twice a month is enough. Moreover, the concentration needs to be controlled.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Repotting: Try to change the pot once a year. You can use leaf mold, pine needles, willow leaves, bark, etc. and mix them in. Furthermore, some organic matter, such as peanut shells, needs to be added, but the proportion should not exceed 30%. If the plant grows very vigorously and becomes very large, the flowerpot also needs to be replaced.

2. Reproduction: It can be done by division. First, you need to select a mature, strong plant to serve as the mother plant. Then, use material such as leaf mold as a substrate. The plant can be divided from the root system into about three parts, not too many. After that, prepare different containers and plant them separately.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Common diseases include "leaf blight", which are more common in summer. It can be treated with carbendazim and more ventilation should be provided.

2. Pests: The main pest is the "red spider". Since this pest is relatively small, it is not easy to spot. Moreover, it reproduces very quickly. Insecticide can be sprayed. And, it’s better to prevent it before it happens.