How to grow Mexican iron trees

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Precautions

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Soil: Use loose, fertile sandy soil. When repotting, use coarse stones, broken tiles, etc. at the bottom of the flowerpot as a drainage layer, and add 2 to 3 pieces of water chestnuts and cake fertilizer as base fertilizer. Fertilizer: Apply thin decomposed cake fertilizer and water 1 to 2 times a month during the summer growth period, and apply black vitriol water when topdressing. Temperature: Place it in a place with direct sunlight during the seedling stage and spring and summer, and do not expose it to the sun for a long time. Move indoors when the leaves are large. Watering: see dry and wet, spray water to cool down in summer.

soil

Soil

The best soil for Mexican iron trees is loose, fertile sandy soil. When repotting, you need to use coarse stones, broken tiles, etc. at the bottom of the pot as a drainage layer, and add 2 to 3 pieces of water chestnuts and cake fertilizer as base fertilizer.

Fertilizer

During the period of vigorous growth in summer, you can apply thin decomposed cake fertilizer and water, the frequency is 1 to 2 times a month. You can apply some "black vitriol water" when topdressing, which can make the green leaves shiny and dark green.

Temperature

Mexican iron trees prefer sunshine, so it is recommended to During the seedling stage and in spring and summer, place it in a place with direct sunlight. Remember not to expose it to the sun for a long time. Wait until the new leaves grow up before moving them indoors for viewing. Note that if the temperature is below zero in winter, it is best to move indoors.

Watering

During the growth period of the plant, the soil should be kept moist, but it is best not to accumulate water. When the temperature is high in summer, spray water on the leaves appropriately to keep the leaves bright and dark green. In winter, the soil should be a little drier, otherwise root rot will easily occur.

Notes

Mexican iron trees are generally less prone to pests and diseases. If there is an infestation of beetles, it is best to use manual washing and insect repellent methods. If yellowing occurs on the leaves, it is recommended to spray with 1% ferrous sulfate dilution. Furthermore, the environment must be kept light, ventilated, hygienic and tidy.

fertilizer

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watering

Precautions

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