How to care for iron trees and what to pay attention to

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1. How to raise

2. Precautions

When cultivating iron trees, you need to use soil with good air permeability and drainage capabilities. The maintenance location must have good light, and the seedlings need to be shaded. It is very afraid of water accumulation, so it is best to water according to the soil conditions. It should be dry and wet. When fertilizing, thin fertilizers should be applied frequently, and raw fertilizers and thick fertilizers should not be used. It should be noted that the potting soil needs to be changed once every 2-3 years of breeding, and the soil should be turned over more often.

1. How to grow

1. Soil: When cultivating iron trees, you should use soil with good air permeability. Sticky and air-impermeable soil will hinder the growth of the root system. The drainage performance of the cultivation soil should also be stronger, because it is very afraid of water accumulation. Too much water will cause root rot.

2. Lighting: Good lighting should be ensured during the maintenance process. It likes sunlight and will grow better in an environment with sufficient lighting. However, the seedling stage needs proper shade and cannot be exposed to direct sunlight. Also, if there is strong light in summer, it is best to shield it and avoid being exposed to the sun.

3. Moisture: It has good drought tolerance , as long as it is not watered for a long time, watering is usually dry and wet. The most scientific method is to water according to the soil. If the amount of watering is fixed, water accumulation may occur due to weather and drainage reasons, which is not conducive to the growth of its root system.

4. Nutrients: During the fertilization process, fertilizer should be applied lightly and frequently. Fertilizer with low concentration cannot be applied, and raw fertilizer should not be applied to it. Fertilization is mainly based on nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer, and some fully decomposed cake fertilizer water can be applied.

2. Precautions

If When maintaining potted plants, you need to pay attention to changing the pots. Usually, the potting soil needs to be changed every 2-3 years. During normal maintenance, the soil needs to be turned over appropriately so that the soil can maintain good air permeability.

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