How to raise an iron ball

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1. Use soil

2. Temperature

3. Lighting

4. Watering


The soil used for raising iron-clad balls must be suitable. Peat soil, vermiculite and some perlite can be used. The maintenance temperature should be around 15-28℃. During the winter, try not to lower it below 10℃, otherwise it should be protected from cold. It should be raised in a well-lit location so that it can fully see the light. It should also be watered thoroughly after the soil is dry to keep the soil slightly moist, but do not allow water to accumulate.


How to raise an iron ball
1. Use soil

1. Soil

The soil used for cultivating iron-clad balls must be suitable, only in this way can they grow better. Flower lovers can prepare their own soil. They can use peat soil, vermiculite and some perlite, or they can prepare coarse sand, leaf mold soil and garden soil according to 3:2:1. In order to make the soil fertile, some decomposed bone meal needs to be added.

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2. Temperature

Suitable for plants The temperature range for growth is 15-28°C. It does not like an environment where the temperature is too high or too low, so when the temperature changes, it should be adjusted as soon as possible. Especially during the overwintering period, plants can tolerate a temperature of 10°C, so when the temperature is lower than this, pay attention to cold protection.

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3. Light

In maintenance During the period of playing with the ironclad ball, it should be placed in a well-lit and ventilated place so that it can receive sufficient sunlight. However, you should be careful not to accept strong light, which can easily cause excessive evaporation of water, thus affecting its growth.

4. Watering

During the growth period of the plant, water should be replenished in time, and the soil should be kept dry in winter. Do not allow water to accumulate in the flower pot, otherwise it will easily cause its root system to rot.

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2. Temperature

3. Lighting

4. Watering












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