How to grow Daruma Fu Niang well

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Between 15 and 25 degrees is most conducive to its growth. Neither too hot nor too cold is good. In summer, be careful not to exceed 30 degrees and provide plenty of ventilation. In winter, try to keep the temperature above five degrees to keep it in a safe state.

2. Light: Although the Daruma Plant does not require too much sunlight, it cannot be in complete darkness. Provide an appropriate amount of diffuse light, and the plant will be more compact and will not grow too tall. As mentioned above, its color will also be better looking. But in summer, don't expose it to strong light.

3. Watering: You can add water by following the method of "drying out and then watering thoroughly". Generally speaking, more water is needed in spring and autumn, and the soil needs to be kept moist. But in summer and winter, you have to control the amount of watering.

4. Fertilization: The amount of fertilizer required for the Daruma Plant is not too much. Applying too much fertilizer may cause harm. Generally speaking, once or twice a month is fine. In addition, attention should also be paid to the basal fertilizer in the substrate.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: The main method used is cutting. This can be done during the growth period. Select plants with thicker leaves and shorter internodes as cuttings. Sandy soil can be used as the substrate. After insertion, it will take about twenty to twenty-five days for the roots to take root. Using this method, the probability of survival is relatively high.

2. Repotting: It is best to repot once a year, especially when the plant is growing fast and consuming more nutrients. You can prepare new soil yourself, for example, you can use peat soil, vermiculite, perlite, etc. as a mixture as the matrix, the effect is good.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Some common diseases threaten the health of its leaves, such as "anthracnose" which is common in hot and humid seasons. It can be treated with chemicals, such as chlorothalonil, and care should be taken to cut off and discard the infected leaves in time.

2. Pests: Pests such as "aphids" and "red spiders" are very common, especially in summer and autumn. Their reproduction speed is relatively fast at this time, and timely medication is required.