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Lion tail breeding methods and precautions

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Soil: Lion's Tail does not have high soil requirements, just use sandy loam that is loose and water-friendly. You can put some tiles at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Moisture: It requires a lot of water. Water it when the soil layer is dry. If the water is absorbed enough, the branches and leaves will increase and the flowers will bloom. Nutrients: Just apply cake fertilizer to it. The amount of fertilizer should be controlled. Too much fertilizer will cause the roots to burn. Lighting: Suitable for astigmatism, and cannot be exposed to strong light for a long time.

Lion Tail Breeding Methods and Precautions

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Lion's Tail does not have high soil requirements. Generally, loose and water-conducive sandy loam is sufficient. Before planting in a pot, put some tiles at the bottom of the pot, which is more conducive to drainage and ventilation, and is of great benefit to its growth.

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2. Moisture: It grows relatively quickly and is very sensitive to the amount of water. The need is high. It likes moisture but not dryness. When watering, water it when the soil layer is dry. If the water is absorbed enough, the branches and leaves will increase and the flowers will bloom more.

3. Nutrients: Generally, cake fertilizer can be used, and fertilizer should be applied once in about fifteen days. The amount of fertilizer does not need to be large, as too much fertilizer will cause burns to the roots, branches and leaves.

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4. Light: Shade should be provided in time after planting. It is suitable for scattered light because it is a short-day plant and cannot be exposed to strong light for a long time.

2. Breeding skills

1. Pruning: When there are old and dry stems and leaves on the branches, they should be pruned in time. The pruned stems and leaves should be buried in time to prevent diseases and insect pests on the stems and leaves from affecting the growth of other stems and leaves.

2. Propagation: Generally, cuttings are used for propagation. Select strong stems and leaves, insert them into loose and nutritious soil, sprinkle them with water and moisturize, and they will take root and sprout in about three days.

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Yellow leaves: When the branches and leaves of the lion's tail turn yellow, it is necessary to water it with some fertilizer and water in time, and to loosen the soil and weed it. At the same time, you should cut off the branches and leaves that have turned yellow, so that it will improve in about three or four days.

2. Root rot: Lion's tail is afraid of water accumulation. Too much water will cause root rot at its roots. When watering, it is necessary to drain water in time, especially in the rainy season, to avoid root rot.

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IV. Other questions

1 . How to spend the winter: Because the lion tail likes a mild environment, it is necessary to provide it with a warm environment when winter comes. The temperature is generally controlled at about ten degrees Celsius.

2. Is it toxic? Lion tail is toxic and should be placed in a relatively high place when breeding. And you should also pay attention to avoid accidental ingestion at ordinary times, and take good care of your babies and pets at home.

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