Breeding methods and precautions of Little Red Coat

1. Soil considerations

Sandy soil is the best choice. Sandy soil can drain well and is more breathable. On the one hand, it is conducive to the drainage of accumulated water, and on the other hand, it is also conducive to root growth. Adding some leaf mold to sandy soil can make the soil more nutrient-rich. You can also add materials such as perlite or orchid stone to the soil. Repot the plant every one or two years in the spring, and remove old roots that are not growing well.

2. Lighting precautions

The little red plant likes light. The better the light conditions and the greater the temperature difference between day and night, the better and denser the leaves grow, and the more colorful the leaves will be. On the contrary, if there is insufficient light, it will be detrimental to the photosynthesis of the leaves, causing the leaves to become lighter and sparser. Therefore, under normal circumstances where the temperature is suitable, it is recommended to place the little red clothes in a sunny place. But summer is its dormant period, so pay attention to sun protection.

3. Watering precautions

Wait until the pot is completely dry before watering, and make sure the water is thoroughly poured. When watering, be careful to water the soil, not the leaves, which will affect the appearance, and do not water the flower core, which will easily cause the flower core to rot. In summer, try not to water. During the rainy season, the weather is humid and the moisture is high, so you can stop watering.

4. Prevention and control of diseases and insect pests

Scale insects are the number one pest killer of redwoods and are commonly found around the roots and center of leaves. Once scale insects are found, the infested parts should be cleaned off immediately. In order to better prevent this kind of pest, you can mix a small amount of earthworm pill into the soil when planting.

In the hot summer, ventilation conditions deteriorate and the temperature is high and humidity is high, the plants of the little red clothes, especially the roots, are prone to rot and blackening. Once blackening and rot occur, the diseased parts should be separated from other healthy plants immediately to prevent infection. If the symptoms are mild, you can remove the rotten area, apply fungicides such as benomyl on the wound, and after the wound is dry, continue to insert it into the soil to grow new roots.