Cultivation methods and precautions for fairy fingers

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Breeding method

Precautions

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Temperature: The suitable growth temperature is between 19-32℃; Light: It is more tolerant of shade, place it in a semi-shade environment, and control the light within 10 hours a day; Soil: Suitable for growing in areas rich in organic matter and drainage Good soil; Fertilization: I don’t like fertilizer, just apply a thin layer of fertilizer every two weeks; Watering: It is more drought-tolerant and prevents water accumulation. Repot once every 2 years.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Temperature

The suitable growth temperature of fairy finger is between 19-32℃, and the suitable temperature in winter is 7-13℃ , and can withstand low temperatures of 1 to 2°C. Proper shading and ventilation are required during the hot summer months.

Light

The fairy finger is slightly shade-tolerant, so it is best to place it in a semi-shady environment. It likes sunlight and must be given appropriate light throughout the year. Otherwise, the branches and stems will become thinner, the flowers will be less, the flowering period will be short, and the ornamental value will be greatly reduced. In summer, avoid direct sunlight and provide shade. In addition, the fairy finger is a short-light plant, and the daily lighting time needs to be controlled within 10 hours.

Soil

Suitable for growing in rich soil Soil containing organic matter and well-drained. It does not grow well in clay soil, so 20 to 30% river sand should be added to the pot soil.

Fertilization

If you don’t like heavy fertilizers, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are better. Apply thin fertilizers once every two weeks.

Watering

The fairy finger is more drought-tolerant. During management, the pot soil should be dry and wet. Avoid overwatering, otherwise it will easily lead to root rot. Water well during the growing season. During the low temperature dormancy period in winter, just keep the pot soil dry.

Notes

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It needs to go through a period of freezing and dormancy in winter, otherwise it will be difficult to bloom. It needs to be kept dry after being frozen until it is about to bloom, and there is no need to water during this period.

Do not water until the flower buds are about the size of soybeans. This will encourage the fairy fingers to have more flower buds and facilitate flowering.

After the fairy finger blooms and during the dormant period under high temperatures in summer, it is necessary to control the moisture and prevent rain to avoid root rot.

Repotting and pruning

Every Repot once every 2 years, and the substrate can be prepared with leaf mold soil, peat soil, chaff ash and other materials. In spring, pruning is carried out in conjunction with repotting, thinning out over-dense branches, and shrinking the remaining branches. Spray lime sulfur after pruning to reduce the risk of spring pathogens.

Pest and disease control

Prevention first , pay special attention to the control of scale insects and stem rot. Drugs for general diseases and insect pests can be mixed, and drugs such as carbendazim and thiophanate methyl can be used in rotation.

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