Bauhinia bauhinia cultivation methods and precautions

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How to breed Bauhinia

Precautions for breeding Bauhinia bauhinia


When raising redbud, you need to use loose, fertile, sandy soil with good drainage. Usually it should be placed in a place with sufficient sunlight between 23-34℃. In summer, appropriate shade should be provided, while in winter, the temperature should be maintained above 5°C.


Cultivation methods and precautions of Bauhinia Bauhinia
How to breed Bauhinia

Cultivation methods of Bauhinia Bauhinia

Soil

Bauhinia Bauhinia prefers acidic soil and can tolerate poor soil, but it grows better in fertile soil. , and requires loose soil with good drainage, preferably sandy soil. When transplanting redbud, be prepared to bring some soil to its roots and transplant with soil.

Light and temperature

Redbud prefers a sunny environment and requires a warm growing environment, because Redbud is not very cold-tolerant. In the process of cultivating Bauhinia Bauhinia, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light, but Bauhinia Bauhinia can tolerate shade. In summer, when the high temperature and light are strong, it can be shaded to prevent exposure. The suitable temperature for the growth of Bauhinia Bauhinia is between 23°C and 34°C. In winter, the overwintering temperature needs to be ensured to be above 5°C. If necessary, potted Bauhinia Bauhinia should be placed in a greenhouse or a warm room for the winter.

Watering and fertilizing

Redbud prefers a humid environment, but water accumulation should be avoided. In spring and autumn, it is necessary to maintain sufficient water and water more frequently to maintain a certain humidity. In autumn and winter, you can make potted plants drier and reduce watering. Watering in winter is best done at noon. Fertilizer needs to be applied according to the growth status of the plant. Generally, liquid fertilizer can be applied 1-2 times during the growth period, and decomposed thin fertilizer water can be applied several times after flowering. In autumn, you can apply some phosphorus fertilizer to promote flowering next year.

Flowers

Precautions for breeding Bauhinia bauhinia

Pruning

Pruning can be done after Bauhinia redbud blooms. Cut off those leggy branches, diseased branches, and weak branches, and keep the old blooming branches. In summer, you can top the branches to promote the growth of flower branches and make the crown plump.

Repotting

Redbud is generally repotted every 2-3 years, usually in autumn. In autumn, you can combine repotting, pruning the roots, and replacing the culture soil.

Pests and diseases control 

Redbud can be attacked by diseases such as angular spot, sooty blight, and aphids, large damselfish moths, and other pests.

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Precautions for breeding Bauhinia bauhinia
















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