Cultivation methods and pest control of Bauhinia

Bauhinia is a very beautiful ornamental plant. It can be planted in gardens and scenic areas, and can also be made into potted plants for human cultivation. There are many ways to propagate it, such as sowing, division, layering and cuttings. These are all common propagation methods for Bauhinia. It has a particularly strong vitality and the cultivation method is not complicated. The editor will tell you in detail later, and will also let you understand how to prevent and control diseases and pests during the cultivation of Bauhinia.

How to grow Bauhinia

1. Increase lighting

Bauhinia likes to grow in a warm and humid environment, and it is a habit. During its growing season, the plant must be placed in a sunny environment and receive sufficient sunlight. Only in this way can it grow luxuriantly, have a longer flowering period, brighter flowers, and higher ornamental value.

2. Fertilizer and water management

Fertilizer and water management is particularly important when growing Bauhinia. The soil in the pot should be kept moist in spring and childhood, and watered once in the morning and evening every day in summer. In dry and hot weather, the frequency of watering should be increased appropriately. However, tap water should not be used directly for watering. Tap water should be collected in the pot and stored for 2 to 3 days before use. Bauhinia is also a kind of plant for wives. Spring and summer are its peak growth seasons. Fertilize once every half a month. After autumn, the frequency of fertilization should be reduced, and it should be stopped after winter.

3. Regular pruning

Regular pruning can keep the Bauhinia tree in its beautiful shape, and is also the most important thing to pay attention to when growing Bauhinia. Bauhinia is a plant that is particularly resistant to pruning and has a strong ability to branch out. After the flowers bloom, the withered flowers should be cut off to extend its flowering period. The overgrown branches, overlapping branches, cross branches, and diseased branches should also be cut off in time to prevent them from consuming too much nutrients.

Pest and disease control of Bauhinia

During the cultivation period, Bauhinia will often suffer from some diseases and insect pests, such as angular leaf spot and wilt, which are its high-risk diseases. If you want to reduce the occurrence of these diseases, you should clean up the diseased leaves and branches in time in autumn and destroy them. In addition, you should spray 50% carbendazim wettable powder in time during the peak period of its disease. Bauhinia will not only suffer from diseases during its growth period, but also some insect pests, such as aphids, large moths and brown-edged green moths, which are all high-risk diseases. After they occur, you can spray the drug chrysanthemum emulsion in time or dilute 1605 and spray it, which can keep the disease well controlled.