How to take care of the newly bought Michelia

1. How to take care of the newly bought Michelia

In order to prevent root rot, do not water the Michelia too much or apply fertilizer after buying it. It likes light, but cannot be placed directly under strong light, otherwise the leaves of the plant will be easily burned. It needs to be placed in a place with soft light for about a week. It is not cold-resistant. In order to reduce the stimulation of the external environment during the acclimatization period, it should be placed in a warm and ventilated place for cultivation.

2. Specific breeding methods

1. Light: It likes light. When you first buy it, you need to put it in a place with soft light for a period of time. After it slowly resumes normal growth, you can gradually give it sufficient light and extend the sunshine time. Avoid exposure to the sun in the summer and place it in the shade. In autumn and winter, get more sunlight and pay attention to ventilation.

2. Temperature: It likes a warm environment. When you just buy it, it is best to keep the temperature at around 20℃. Do not keep it in a low temperature environment for a long time. Too low temperature will cause it to wilt, which is not conducive to its recovery. In winter, you must take insulation measures in advance and the temperature must be kept at least above 5℃ to ensure safe wintering.

3. Watering: When you first buy it, in order to avoid root rot, you need to reduce the amount of watering as appropriate. Under normal circumstances, you can water once a day in summer and spray water appropriately to ensure the humidity of the air. Water once a week in spring, autumn and winter to keep the soil moist but not wet.

4. Fertilization: It likes fertilizer, especially during the growth period, it needs more fertilizer. When you first buy it, you need to stop fertilizing temporarily. Normally, fertilizer can be applied 1-2 times a month. The fertilizer can be made from decomposed cake fertilizer, bone meal, chicken and duck manure, and fish intestines. It should be noted that fertilization should be stopped during the flowering period and after October.