How to cultivate Bauhinia

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Bauhinia has very low resistance to cold, so it cannot be grown outdoors in winter. The suitable temperature for growth is between 15-20 degrees. In such an environment, its ability to sprout new branches is the strongest. If the temperature drops below 10 degrees in winter, it will stop growing.

2. Watering: Bauhinia cannot do without water during its growth period, and the soil needs to be kept moist. During normal breeding period, water should be replenished about once every half a month. During the peak growth season, the amount of water should be increased and maintained once a week. However, in the rainy season, it is necessary to be restrained and do a good job of drainage. Water cannot drip onto the center of the leaves, otherwise it will rot.

3. Light: Bauhinia is a light-loving plant and needs to be provided with sufficient light during its growth period. Except for summer, it can be taken to the balcony to receive full sunlight in other seasons. In summer, it needs to avoid direct sunlight. After continuous exposure to the sun, it will wither. Warm light can make it bloom more colorfully.

4. Fertilization: Before planting, you need to apply some base fertilizer, so that the seedlings can grow quickly. Continue to fertilize during the growing season, once a week. If there is not enough fertilizer, it is likely to grow poorly. Poor soil will not grow strong plants.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Cutting and sowing are two important methods of reproduction. Cutting is best carried out in spring and autumn when the temperature is suitable for germination, between 20-25 degrees. Cut 11 cm branches for cuttings. Before sowing, you need to soak the seeds in 60-degree hot water in advance, and then you can plant them after the seeds swell.

2. Pruning: Bauhinia needs to be pruned in autumn to cut off some useless branches and leaves. At the same time, autumn pruning is mainly to cut out a perfect plant shape to facilitate growth and germination in the coming year.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: Angular leaf spot disease will occur. This disease will occur from July to September. Some brown spots will appear on the branches and leaves, leading to eventual withering. It can be controlled by spraying carbendazim solution.

2. Pests: Aphids will occur. This pest will cause the branches and leaves of the plant to be bitten. It can be prevented and controlled with omethoate solution.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: It is poisonous, so be careful not to eat it by mistake when breeding.

2. Can it be raised at home? Yes, but it is recommended to be raised outdoors because it is poisonous and it is easy to cause poisoning if raised indoors.