How to grow chocolate bricks

1. Suitable ambient temperature

Chocolate bricks need to grow in an area where the soil is slightly moist, but not waterlogged. It has a strong ability to resist low temperatures and can survive as long as the temperature is above minus four degrees Celsius. Once the surrounding environment drops below this point, it may be frostbitten, then dry out and eventually die. Conversely, under high temperature conditions, it will grow slowly and excessive exposure to the sun should be avoided. This kind of potted plant has a growing period from September of each year to June of the following year, so during this stage, the environment needs to maintain sunlight, shade and moisture.

2. How to water and sunbathe

Be moderate, make sure it is completely dry, then water thoroughly. The surface cannot be kept moist for long periods of time. It prefers sunlight. In non-summer seasons, you can put it in the sun to keep the light, so that its leaves can maintain the chocolate color. In the summer, you should avoid direct sunlight and pay attention to proper water control. When the soil is almost dry, water it thoroughly all at once, and do not allow any water to accumulate in the center of the leaves.

3. How to reproduce

You can consider leaf cuttings or cutting off its side buds for branch cuttings. The method of leaf cuttings is: take healthy and complete leaves, place them on moist prepared soil, be careful not to bury the wound in the soil, pay attention to ventilation around, and avoid direct sunlight. After about a week to half a month, the leaves will grow roots and buds. If you encounter hydrated leaves, discard them and keep the remaining ones intact.

Branch cuttings are even simpler. Just cut off a part of the branch with leaves from top to bottom, and then insert it into the prepared soil. Be careful not to water it. Wait until the new branches take root, then you can start watering. Be sure to use a small amount at the beginning, and never soak the plant in water.

4. Disease Condition

If exposed to excessive rain, chocolate tiles may develop black spot. Once this happens, the diseased tree must be moved away to avoid infection. Then, for medication, you can mix carbendazim with water and apply it on the infected leaves with a cotton swab.