Holly tree cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Soil: The soil used for planting should be loose, well-drained, and fertile. You can mix the soil yourself. Moisture: Appropriate watering is enough. As long as the soil is kept moist, the amount of water should not be too much, and there should be no accumulation of water in the pot. Nutrients: Nitrogen fertilizer is commonly used to add nutrients to it. During the peak period, it needs to be fertilized twice more. Light: Absorbing sufficient light can better promote its growth. Strong light should be shaded.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: loose soil, good drainage performance, and fertile soil are the basic requirements for planting holly trees. It can be made from a mixture of rotted leaf soil and sandy loam. This kind of soil is most suitable for growing holly trees.

2. Moisture: Just keep the soil moist during the growth period , as long as there is no accumulation of water. In addition to proper watering, you can also spray water on the branches and leaves to keep them moist.

3. Nutrients: Absorbing sufficient nutrients can make the leaves thick and enlarged. When fertilizing, nitrogen fertilizer is often used to dilute it for absorption. Fertilizer can be applied twice more during the vigorous growth period, and occasionally at other times.

4. Light: Likes a mild and well-lit environment. When it grows, it needs to be placed in a place with sufficient sunlight, but it must also be properly shaded to avoid strong light.

2. Breeding skills

1. Pruning: Holly trees are very resistant to pruning, especially during the period when their long branches are sprouting. Appropriate shaping and pruning are beneficial to their branches and leaves. growth of.

2. Propagation: Propagation is often done by cuttings, and the time for propagation is more suitable during the rainy season. Select a young branch of about eight centimeters, cut it halfway into the soil, and then spray it with water. It will take about 30 days for it to take root and sprout.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Leaf spot: A common disease of holly trees is leaf spot. You should first prune off the infected branches, and then spray it with chlorothalonil diluted.

2. Yellow leaves inside the branches: During the growth period, yellow leaves and wilting branches often occur inside the branches. This is because the external branches and leaves are lush and the interior is not ventilated. The outer branches should be pruned appropriately to make the interior ventilated and light-transmissive, so as to avoid the occurrence of yellow leaves inside the branches.

4. Other questions

1 . How to spend the winter: Holly trees are cold-resistant, but when the temperature is too low, they can be treated with cold protection by mounding soil to avoid frostbite on their roots.

2. Is it toxic? Holly trees do not contain any toxicity. They not only look green and beautiful, but are also easy to cultivate. The branches and leaves are thick and shiny, and are highly ornamental.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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