How to care for rubies

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Reproduction skills

3. Pest and disease control

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Raising ruby requires well-drained soil, which can be prepared by mixing cinder and peat soil. Give it sufficient light every day, but in summer it should be properly shaded to avoid damage from strong light. Water more frequently to ensure the environment is moist. During the growth period, apply cake fertilizer and water once every 1-2 weeks to provide it with nutrients. Propagation can be done by cuttings and divisions. If you encounter pests and diseases, you need to remove diseased branches and leaves, and then spray them with pesticides to control them.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Ruby is suitable for growing in well-drained, ventilated soil. It can be prepared by mixing cinder, peat soil and perlite. The soil should not be too sticky, otherwise the roots will not be able to grow.

2. Sunlight: Ruby has very strict requirements on light. Insufficient light will cause its leaves to turn green, while too much light will cause them to turn black or even have black spots. Therefore, shading is required in summer, and long-term sunlight is required in other seasons.

3. Watering: Ruby prefers a humid environment. Daily watering should be more frequent, but the amount of water should be controlled. Water 1-2 times a day in summer, and spray water to moisturize. In winter, less water is needed, and watering should be stopped in an environment of -5°C.

4. Fertilization: The growth of rubies cannot be separated from sufficient nutrients. Fertilize frequently during its growth period, with a thin layer of cake fertilizer and water every 1-2 weeks. If the temperature in winter is suitable and it continues to grow, it can also be fertilized appropriately. If the temperature is too low, do not fertilize.

2. Reproduction skills

1 , Cutting: Cutting is usually carried out from May to June. Cut off the leafy stem section and insert it into the peat soil. Then water it thoroughly and cover it with plastic film. Roots will take place in about 3 weeks.

2. Division: Division is carried out in spring. After topping, its branches will grow better and clumps can also be formed. In the second spring, division can be carried out.

3. Pest and disease control

1 , Disease: Leaf spot is a common disease of ruby. Diseased plants will develop black spots on their leaves, and the diseased leaves need to be removed and sprayed with carbendazim for control.

2. Pests: The main pest of ruby is scale insects. Pests can be caught manually or killed with fenfosate. Then place the plant in a well-ventilated area to help it recover quickly.

2. Reproduction skills

3. Pest and disease control

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