How to breed Shitong

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1. Sufficient light

2. Proper watering

3. Moderate temperature

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Shitong prefers sunlight and can be placed where the light can reach it. In summer, it should be shaded appropriately to avoid direct exposure to strong light. It is drought tolerant and does not require too much water. Just add an appropriate amount according to growth, but not excessive. There are no strict requirements on water quality. The optimal temperature range is 20-30 degrees, and it will enter a dormant state in overheated or cold weather.

1. Sufficient light

1. Sufficient light

It prefers sunlight, and the flowers will bloom very brightly, so sufficient sunlight is a necessary condition, and it can be placed where the light can reach it. Due to the harsh sunlight in summer, proper shading is necessary to avoid direct exposure to strong light, which will have an adverse effect on plant growth.

2. Proper watering

It is drought tolerant, so you don’t need to add too much water. Just add an appropriate amount according to the growth. It must not be excessive, which will cause water accumulation and will be detrimental to growth. There are no strict requirements on water quality, as long as it does not contain too much salt. Common well water, rainwater, or tap water that has been left standing for two days will be fine. The water temperature should be kept moderate and should be equal to the air temperature, not too low.

3. Moderate temperature

It The temperature range for growth is 20-30 degrees, and it will grow when the temperature is more than ten degrees. It should not exceed 35 degrees in hot summer and should not be lower than 5 degrees in cold winter. Move it indoors for maintenance in time. It will enter a dormant state in overheated or cold weather.

2. Proper watering

3. Moderate temperature

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