How to care for Selaginella cypress

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Breeding method

Precautions

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Soil: Loose and well-drained soil is best. Light: Place it in a humid place without direct light. Temperature: Give it a growing environment of about 20℃, and do not lower it below 0℃ in winter. Water and fertilizer: A lot of water is needed during the growth period, and fertilizer should be applied every half month. In addition, the pots should be changed in spring, and prevention and control measures should be taken promptly when pests and diseases occur.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Soil

To cultivate Selaginella, the pot soil needs to be loose and well-drained. Sandy soil is preferred, but you can also mix and prepare some soil yourself.

Light and temperature

Selaginella has strong vitality. It likes a warm environment. The suitable temperature for growth is about 20℃. In winter, be careful not to lower it. 0℃.

Selaginella prefers a semi-shady growth environment. Generally, potted plants should be placed in a humid place without direct sunlight.

Water and fertilizer

Selaginella can resist drought, but it needs a lot of watering during the growth period to keep the pot moist. Because it likes moisture, it needs to be sprayed with water frequently. , but be careful not to use cold water.

Fertilize Selaginella cypress, usually once every half month.

Notes

Change Pot

When cultivating Selaginella cypress, you need to repot it. Generally, you can choose a shallow pot. The time for repotting is in spring. If you do not repot, you must also repot the soil.

Pests and diseases

Pests and diseases often occur in Selaginella cultivation, such as leaf spot, anthracnose, etc., which are extremely harmful and affect the growth of the plant. The main insect pest is the brown soft scale, which is also very harmful.

Generally, when diseases and insect pests occur in Selaginella cypress, timely measures should be taken to prevent and control them. Diseased branches and leaves must be removed in time. Pests must be manually expelled first, or some pesticides must be sprayed to kill them.

Precautions

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