Breeding methods and precautions of horse drunken wood

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How to breed horse drunken wood

Things to note when raising horse drunken wood at home

Mazumu has a beautiful plant shape, changeable leaf colors, and pink inflorescences. It is very charming. It is also cold-resistant, wind-resistant, pollution-resistant, and has strong germination ability. It is an excellent foliage evergreen shrub in the city. In Europe and Japan, it is also widely used for indoor potted plants and small courtyard ornamentals.

Cultivation methods of horsetail wood

Soil selection

The young leaves of horsetail tree are colorful, including red, pink and pink. Green, bright yellow, orange and other colors.

When planting in a small courtyard, it is appropriate to choose acidic sandy loam with high terrain, good drainage, fertile and rich in humus, and a spacing between rows of 2m to 3m.

Potted plants can be made of garden soil, sand and manure according to 6:2:2.

Temperature and light

Temperature: Dioscorea is relatively cold-tolerant and is afraid of high temperatures and strong light exposure. The growth temperature is 10°C to 15°C, and the cold-resistant species can withstand 15 ℃, general types can withstand 5℃.

Light: Mazuimu prefers a semi-shady environment and can be maintained in half sun. Proper shading is necessary when the temperature is very high in summer. On the one hand, it prevents the leaves from being burned, and on the other hand, it also prevents diseases caused by the heat.

Water and fertilizer management

Watering: Amaranthus likes a warm and humid environment. The soil should be kept moist during the growth period, but water accumulation should be avoided.

Fertilization: Apply Huiyou 21-7-7 acidic fertilizer once a month. In winter, make a trench around the crown of the tree to fertilize, and cover it with a layer of bark chips to keep it warm through the winter.

Propagation methods

Sowing and propagation: sowing in pots in spring and autumn, the suitable temperature for germination is 13℃~18℃, and germination takes place 30~40 days after sowing. .

Propagation by cuttings: use cuttings from young branches in early summer and half-ripe branches in late summer. The ear length is 8cm to 10cm. Keep the room temperature at 20℃ to 24℃. Roots will take place 25 to 30 days after cutting. Treat the base with 5g/L indolebutyric acid for 2 to 3 seconds to promote rooting.

Precautions for housekeeping of Ma Zuimu

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The stems and leaves of Echinacea are poisonous.

The stems and leaves are poisonous. If eaten by humans and animals, it can cause coma, difficulty breathing, and movement disorders.

If you have pets at home, you should find ways to isolate the animals and plants. If swallowed by mistake, seek medical attention immediately.

Common diseases and insect pests of horsetail trees

Appropriate shade during strong light in summer. If the indoor ventilation is poor, leaf spot and dieback diseases are susceptible, which can be controlled with 500 times of 65% zinc. If scale insects and red spider mites occur, 2,000 times of omethoate can be used to control them.  

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