Cultivation method of cinnabar root

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Since its native area is near the subtropics, it has higher temperature requirements. It is best to keep the temperature between 18 and 30 degrees. It has particularly strict temperature requirements for overwintering, which cannot be lower than eight degrees, otherwise it will be safe. It is best to keep it around fifteen degrees.

2. Light: Cinnabar root has a relatively good adaptability to sunlight. If it is indoors, just keep it in a bright light area. However, it is best not to keep it indoors all the time. Try to move it outdoors for about a month. However, when there is strong light, a little shade is needed.

3. Watering: Cinnabar roots like light. Especially in spring, summer and autumn, when it grows very vigorously, more water should be applied. Generally speaking, in summer, water should be given at least once a day, and water should also be sprayed.

4. Fertilization: If it is planted in the ground, fertilizer can be used in spring and summer, generally two to four times in total. If it is a potted plant, you can combine fertilization with watering.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be propagated by cuttings. The substrate can be nutrient soil, peat soil, etc. Cuttings can be taken from late spring to early autumn. You need to choose healthy branches grown in the current year as cuttings. Try to keep the length between five and fifteen centimeters, and also cut off part of the leaves. After that, the temperature should be between 20 and 30 degrees, neither too high nor too low. The best shading degree is between 10% and 80%. You need to spray three to five times a day.

2. Pruning: Pruning can be done when winter comes, that is, when it is dormant or semi-dormant. The main thing is to cut off those that are diseased, insect-infested, dry, and weak. It can also be pruned when combined with cutting propagation.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: It does not have many diseases at ordinary times, except for the occasional "anthracnose". Just spray the pesticide and ventilate frequently.

2. Pests: There may be scale insects, red spiders, etc., but generally speaking, there are not many of them. They can be controlled by using omethoate and other drugs.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: Cinnabar root is non-toxic and it is also a herb.

2. Can it be raised at home? It is more suitable for viewing at home and decorating the surrounding environment. Make it into a potted plant and keep it at home.