Phoenix flower cultivation methods and precautions
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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment
Soil: Phoenix flowers are suitable for growing in soil with strong air permeability and good drainage. Temperature: It is afraid of cold but not high temperature. The suitable temperature is 20℃-31℃. In winter, when the temperature is too low, it needs to be kept warm. Moisture: It can tolerate drought. When the weather is relatively dry, it should be watered in time and in an appropriate amount to avoid flooding caused by flooding. Nutrients: A large amount of nutrients are needed during the seedling stage and before the flowering stage, and some comprehensive fertilizers should be applied appropriately.
1. Maintenance methods
1. Maintenance methods
1. Substrate selection: Phoenix flowers like soil with strong air permeability, good drainage, and rich in organic matter. When preparing the soil, you can mix nutrient soil, leaf humus soil and a small amount of small stones, and then plant.
2. Temperature management: The suitable temperature for the growth of Phoenix flowers is 20℃-31℃. It does not like cold weather. In winter, it needs insulation when the temperature is lower than 9℃, and it needs to be cooled down when the temperature is too high.
3. Water management: Phoenix flowers are drought-tolerant and afraid of accumulation. Water, so it does not need too much water during its growth and can be watered appropriately according to weather conditions. Do not water too much each time. If there is water in the pot, it will affect the growth of the roots.
4. Nutrient management: Comprehensive fertilizers can be applied during the seedling stage, and less nitrogen fertilizer can be applied to promote growth. Fertilize again before the flowering period and stop fertilizing before autumn.
2. Breeding skills
1 . Sowing: The seeds of Phoenix flower have a thick outer skin and poor water absorption. Soak the seeds in hot water with a higher temperature before planting, and continue to soak for one to two days after cooling. The water should be changed frequently during the soaking period to prevent the seeds from rotting. Under normal circumstances, germination will begin about seven days after sowing.
2. Overwintering: When the temperature in winter is lower than 9℃, it will affect the growth of phoenix flowers. In serious cases, the entire plant will freeze to death. Pay attention to heat preservation when breeding in winter. You can wrap straw curtains around the main branches of the tree to increase the temperature.
3. Problem diagnosis and treatment
1 2. Root rot: Phoenix flowers are suitable for growing in soil with good drainage. Water accumulation caused by improper drainage will cause root rot.
2. Spodoptera moths: prone to drought and high temperature weather, rely on eating the leaves of Phoenix flowers for a living. The treatment is most effective in the larval stage. You can mix aphrodisiac powder, thiophosphorus powder, and dimethoate powder and spray it on the leaves before the sun comes out.
IV. Other questions
1 . Is it poisonous: The seeds of Phoenix flower are poisonous. Do not let children play with the seeds. Pets should also stay away to avoid causing trouble.
2. Flowering period: The flowering period of Phoenix flowers is around June and July every year. The flowers are highly ornamental and require reasonable watering after entering the flowering period.
2. Breeding skills
3. Problem diagnosis and treatment
4. Other issues
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