Comprehensive methods and precautions for cultivating Araucaria

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

Temperature: The most suitable range is between 25 and 30 degrees, not higher than 35 degrees. Lighting: Place in a sunny place in spring and autumn, shade in summer, and no need to shade in winter. Watering: Watering can be done every two or three days during the growth period, but water should not accumulate. Fertilize: once or twice a month. Propagation: can be done by seeding. Repot: Young plants should be repotted every year, and old plants should be repotted every two or three years.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Araucaria prefers a slightly higher temperature, between 25 and 30 degrees, which is most suitable. However, too hot seasons are not conducive to its growth. Therefore, when the temperature is above thirty-five, try to adjust it. In addition, it is a very cold-resistant plant and basically does not need to be adjusted in winter.

2. Light: Araucaria is a light-loving species , however, it needs to be shielded from too strong light, as exposure to the sun will cause damage to it. Therefore, it needs to be shaded in summer or moved to a place without strong light. Try to have better lighting conditions at other times, especially in winter.

3. Watering: During the growth season, Araucaria needs More water. Generally speaking, you need to water every two or three days. However, in winter, you need to reduce the frequency of watering and keep the substrate dry. It should be noted that no matter what season, there should be no accumulation of water.

4. Fertilization: The demand is not too much. It can be applied during the growth period, once or twice a month. Compound fertilizers and calcium fertilizers can be used.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: Reproduction by sowing can be used. Since the seed coat will have a negative impact on the germination rate, it is best to remove the seed coat before sowing. Use sandy soil as the substrate. Moreover, it is best to sterilize first, because seedlings propagated in this way are susceptible to pests and diseases.

2. Repot: If it is a newly planted seedling , then it is best to change it every year, and then do it in spring. If it is an old plant more than five years old, it can be replaced every two or three years. When changing pots, you can use leaf mold soil, garden soil, vermiculite, etc. to prepare new soil. When it comes to repotting seedlings, generally speaking, the flowerpots can also be repotted.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Disease: "Anthrax" appears, which can be treated with carbendazim. There may also be "leaf blight", for which polysulfide chemicals, chlorothalonil, etc. can be used.

2. Pests: Mainly "scale insects", generally Generally speaking, the control effect is best with omethoate solution.

4. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is non-toxic and can also purify the air.

2. Can it be grown at home: Araucaria is also a It is more suitable to grow ornamental plants and keep them at home. However, it may take up a lot of space and requires a larger flower pot.

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