Cultivation methods and precautions of the lucky tree

1. Soil

The lucky tree likes loose, fertile, well-drained and humus-rich soil. The soil configuration of the lucky tree bought directly from outside is generally garden soil + leaf mold + decomposed organic fertilizer + river sand, mixed in the ratio of 5:3:1:1. However, most people now add perlite or vermiculite to the soil to prevent the soil from becoming compacted.

2. Moisture

The lucky tree likes a humid environment. During its growth period, it not only needs to maintain a high environmental humidity, but also needs to maintain a certain soil humidity. However, in the spring, when the buds sprout and new shoots grow, it is necessary to properly control the water to avoid excessive growth of branches.

In spring, water the plants every 2 to 3 days. In summer and autumn when the temperature is higher, water the plants every 1 to 2 days. In winter, control the water supply appropriately and water the plants every 7 to 8 days. Pay attention to the weather conditions when watering, choose to water on sunny days, and do not water on cloudy days. In addition, in the dry and hot season, spray water on the plants every day to maintain a certain humidity to prevent the leaves from evaporating and turning yellow and falling off.

3. Temperature

The lucky tree prefers a warm and humid environment, and the suitable temperature for its growth is between 20 and 30 degrees. When the environmental temperature exceeds 30 degrees, appropriate shade should be provided, the environment and leaf spraying should be increased, or it should be moved to a cool and ventilated place. When the temperature drops below ten degrees, move the lucky tree into the shed. During the winter, the indoor temperature should not be lower than eight degrees, and the lowest should not be lower than five degrees to avoid cold damage or leaf fall.

4. Humidity

The lucky tree likes a humid environment, and the air humidity is generally maintained at 70~80%. The humidity in a well-ventilated bathroom is very good! If placed indoors at home, you can frequently spray the plant with slightly warm water to keep the leaves beautiful and increase the air humidity.

5. Lighting

The lucky tree likes light and is slightly shade-tolerant. It can grow in full sun or semi-shade environments.

The lucky tree has different performances in different growth periods. It is more shade-tolerant in the seedling stage and can only grow well with shading. Adult plants are best placed in front of a window with sufficient light indoors, sometimes with full light and sometimes with scattered light. If the lucky tree grows in a dark environment for a long time, it is easy to cause leaf drop.

6. Fertilization

Every April, when the temperature rises, the lucky tree is moved outdoors for cultivation. Combined with repotting, a certain amount of compound fertilizer is added to the soil. During the peak growing season, well-rotted liquid fertilizer is applied once a month, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are applied after the Mid-Autumn Festival to enhance the plant's cold resistance and ensure its safe wintering.

It should be noted that fertilization should be stopped when the temperature is higher than 32℃ in summer and lower than 12℃ in winter. Because at this temperature, the lucky tree grows slowly and has a poor ability to absorb fertilizer. The fertilizer stays in the potting soil for a long time, which can easily cause fertilizer damage.

7. Notes

1. Avoid frostbite. Summer and winter are the most difficult seasons for the lucky tree. It is either hot or cold. It is okay when it is hot, but when it gets cold, the plant can easily get frostbite. Therefore, after winter comes, move the happiness plant indoors in time for maintenance, and keep the temperature above 10℃. If the insulation measures are not appropriate and the temperature remains below 5°C for a long time, cold damage may occur and cause leaf fall.

2. Pests and diseases. The lucky tree is afraid of freezing in winter and stuffiness in summer. A hot and stuffy environment can easily lead to various diseases and pests. Take timely prevention measures. Once you find insects on the leaves, spray pesticides immediately and increase ventilation. If the leaves turn yellow and fall off, clean them up in time and spray them with fungicide.