The cultivation methods and precautions of thread iron

How to raise it?

Thread iron is suitable for growing in a high temperature, humid and semi-shaded environment. Because it does not require much sunlight, it can keep its buds tender and leaves green under indirect light. The leaves are long and flat, similar to banana leaves, but smaller. In addition, thread iron is suitable for planting in culture soil, and well-drained sandy loam can be used. The optimal growth temperature is between 20 and 30 degrees, and the lowest temperature in winter should not be lower than 10 degrees.

Farming methods

First of all, we need to prepare the substrate for planting thread iron. We can use imported peat with a loose texture, good drainage and air permeability of 5-40mm. Add water to the peat and mix well, and then put it in the cup for planting. The amount of peat used for each 14cm pot is about 400 ml, and a bag of 300 liters of imported peat can hold about 750 cups.
Then choose professionally produced high-quality seedlings with a seedling height of 11cm, a crown width of 7-8cm, no diseases or pests, no dead leaves, yellow leaves, etc. When potting, generally use a 14cm diameter pot. When planting, first put about 2cm of substrate at the bottom of the cup, and then move the sieved seedlings into the cup. The seedlings should not be planted too deep, and it is better to level the base of the plant; the substrate should be moderately loose and filled to 90% of the cup.

The rest is just routine maintenance. The demand for water of thread iron is not very high, so it is generally advisable to water it when the soil is dry. The thread iron grows slowly and its demand for fertilizer is relatively small. In the first 3 to 4 months after planting, due to its underdeveloped root system, it is generally sufficient to water it with water-soluble fertilizer once every half a month. If the amount of fertilizer and water used is large, it will be detrimental to the growth of thread iron.

Precautions

1. Potted production standards: 14cm pot, 35cm height, crown width of about 40cm, market cycle 7-8 months.

2. Substrate preparation: Use loose, well-drained and well-ventilated imported peat of 5-40mm size, add water to the peat and mix well (the standard for adding water: after adding water and mixing well, hold a handful of peat in your hand, and water will seep out from between your fingers). Wait for the cup to be planted. The amount of peat used for each 14cm pot is about 400 ml, and a bag of 300 liters of imported peat can hold about 750 cups.

3. Requirements for potting seedlings: Choose high-quality seedlings produced by professional production, with a seedling height of 11cm, a crown width of 7-8cm, no pests and diseases, no dead leaves or yellow leaves

4. Put on the cup: For old basins that are reused, they must be soaked in 1000 times potassium permanganate solution for more than half an hour, then rinsed with clean water and dried for later use. Generally, a pot with a diameter of 14cm is used for planting. When planting, first place about 2cm of substrate at the bottom of the cup, and then move the sieved seedlings into the cup. The seedlings should not be planted too deep, and it is better to level the base of the plant; the substrate should be moderately tight and filled to 90% of the cup.