How to care for small-leaf red sandalwood

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1. Breeding methods

2. Reproduction skills

3. Pest and disease control

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The most important thing for growing small-leaf red sandalwood is light. Sufficient light must be ensured every day. Choose loose, fertile soil for planting, and water it every two days. Fertilizing doesn’t have to be mundane, just apply a good base fertilizer. Propagation is generally carried out by sowing. Soaking in clean water can greatly increase the germination rate. In addition, we must pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases during the seedling stage and spray pesticides in time.

1. Breeding methods

1. Breeding methods

1. Light: Small-leaf red sandalwood likes light. It needs to be placed in a sunny place. If it is an indoor potted plant, it is recommended to place it on the balcony or windowsill to ensure long-term sunlight.

2. Soil: Pterocarpus microphylla does not have high soil requirements. Its root nodules have the ability to fix nitrogen and can improve soil quality. So as long as it is loose enough and has good drainage and ventilation, it is enough. It is best to use weathered red soil for planting.

3. Watering: Red sandalwood likes moisture and is intolerant to moisture. drought. Watering should be done every 2 to 3 days, usually in the early morning or evening. Do not water at noon. High temperature will accelerate evaporation and cause it to lack water. Be sure to water thoroughly when watering, but there should be no stagnant water. Stagnant water will cause the roots to be unable to breathe and affect the growth of the plant.

4. Fertilization: Pterocarpus lobata itself has nitrogen fixation, so it does not require frequent fertilization. Use compound fertilizer as the base fertilizer when planting, and fertilize twice a year.

2. Reproduction skills

Small leaves Rosewood is generally propagated by seeds. Seeds can be harvested from April to May after the fruits are mature. If there is no obvious dormancy, they can be sown and they will germinate after 7 days. However, the germination rate of direct sowing is not high. If you want to increase the germination rate, you can soak it in clean water for a week before sowing and change the water once a day. This can greatly increase the germination rate.

3. Pest and disease control

Small leaves Rosewood has fewer pests and diseases. However, in the seedling stage, it is easy to be infected with anthracnose and black mole disease, which can be prevented and treated with Bordeaux mixture or carbendazim dilution. Leaf-eating pests such as goldenrod and chafers can also cause damage and can be killed with trichlorfon.

2. Reproduction skills

3. Pest and disease control

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