How to grow pepper tree? Cultivation methods and precautions of pepper tree

Pepperwood is a beautiful evergreen shrub with a unique shape and elegance. Its height is mostly between 30 and 90 cm, and it has beautiful pinnate leaves. Its leaves are leathery, obovate, and have a strong luster. During the growth process, it can also emit a strong peppery aroma. It can be made into potted plants in life and can also be used to make various garden landscapes, but many people still don’t know how to grow it. Today I will share some knowledge related to pepperwood cultivation with you, so that you can learn more about its cultivation methods.

How to grow pepper tree

Hu Qiaomu should be cultivated in the fertile and loose sandy soil of Zhongdao Island, and during the cultivation process it should be provided with sufficient light and a slightly dry and moist environment, and the environmental humidity should be controlled between 50~70%. As long as these conditions are met, the pepper tree can grow normally.

How to grow pepper tree

1. Water appropriately

When growing pepper trees, be sure to water them appropriately, and adjust the frequency and amount of watering according to weather and seasonal changes. Under normal circumstances, water them every 3 to 5 days, but after entering the cold winter, their growth slows down and water evaporation will also slow down. At this time, the frequency of watering should be reduced appropriately, and watering once every seven to ten days is sufficient.

2. Temperature and sunlight

Temperature and sunlight are two important conditions for people to cultivate pepper trees. This plant is a habit plant. It likes plenty of sunlight, but is afraid of exposure to the sun. When it is usually cultivated indoors, it can be placed on the balcony and sunny windowsills, etc., where there is plenty of sunlight. However, when the sun is strong in summer, it should be moved to an environment with sufficient scattered light. Pepper trees like a warm environment during cultivation, and the temperature of the cultivation environment should be controlled between 20 and 25 degrees as much as possible.

Things to note when growing pepper trees

During the process of growing pepper trees, you must pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests. Anthracnose and aphids are common diseases and pests of this plant. After these diseases occur, you must increase environmental ventilation and spray pesticides in time. The pesticides should be reused after an interval of seven days. Only in this way can the diseases and pests be effectively controlled and will not have an adverse effect on the growth of the pepper tree.