How to grow potted heather

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Reproduction skills

3. Pest and disease control

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To raise potted heather, you need to use humus soil and add a certain amount of coarse sand to help improve drainage. Give it adequate light in spring and autumn, and shade in summer. Watering should be sufficient, but there should be no stagnant water. Apply compound fertilizer once a month, and apply more nitrogen fertilizer during the seedling stage to help its growth. Propagation is generally done by cuttings or sowing. If you encounter pests and diseases, you need to cut off the diseased leaves, capture the pests, and spray carbendazim and other pesticides for control.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Heather is suitable for growing in loose, fertile, acidic soil. The soil quality must have good drainage and air permeability, which is more conducive to root breathing. Generally, humus soil is used for preparation, and broken tiles or coarse sand can be added to the pot to enhance drainage capacity.

2. Light: Heather has a high demand for light. In spring and autumn, it can be placed outside to receive sunlight throughout the day. But in summer, because strong light can easily burn the leaves, it needs to be properly shaded or placed in a semi-shade place.

3. Watering: The growth of Heather is inseparable Adequate moisture. Especially in summer, watering must be sufficient. In addition to watering every day, you can also spray water on the leaves. Firstly, it keeps the environment moist, and secondly, it can lower the temperature. However, the amount of water should not be too large to avoid water accumulation and flooding of the roots.

4. Fertilization: Heather has a greater demand for fertilizer during the growth period. Fertilizer should be applied once a month. The fertilizer should be a compound fertilizer with a balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It is not advisable to apply nitrogen fertilizer in an unfavorable manner. However, an appropriate amount of topdressing can be applied during the seedling stage to help its growth.

2. Reproduction skills

1 , Cuttings: Heather is mostly propagated by cuttings. Usually done in summer and autumn. Cut a thick branch, about 3-4 cm in length. Insert it into the sand and put it in a cool place to cure. It will take about a month for roots to take root, and then transplanted into a pot.

2. Sowing: The growth cycle of sowing is long and is usually carried out in spring. The temperature should be controlled between 15-25℃, and germination can occur about 10 days after sowing.

3. Pest and disease control

1 , Diseases: leaf spot and rust are common diseases. After the disease, spots or blisters will appear on the leaves. These diseased leaves need to be removed and then sprayed with carbendazim or diconazole solution for control.

2. Insect pests: mainly aphids and scale insects. Once discovered, the pests should be captured and eliminated immediately, and controlled with imidacloprid and other chemicals.

2. Reproduction skills

3. Pest and disease control

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