Cultivation and maintenance methods of Brazilian wood

The Brazilian wood itself comes from Africa and is now more common in southern my country and Southeast Asian countries. The Brazilian wood has strong vitality and is suitable for being placed as a large potted plant in the hall or study to increase the layout style of the entire room. Let's learn about the cultivation and maintenance methods of the Brazilian wood.

Cultivation and maintenance methods of Brazilian wood

1. Soil: The Brazilian wood grows in loose, well-drained, fertile river sandy loam rich in humus, and avoids alkaline soil. The potting soil should be leaf mold or peat soil, with about 1/4 river sand or perlite and a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer added. Loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter is beneficial to its growth.

2. Sunlight: The Brazilian wood can adapt to a wide range of light, but it cannot tolerate strong light. Especially from May to October, strong light will cause the leaves to turn yellow or the tips to burn. You should pay attention to shading and give it brighter scattered light. Although it tolerates shade, too much shade will also make the leaves dark, especially for variegated varieties. The stripes on the leaves are easy to disappear, reducing the ornamental value.

3. Temperature: The optimum temperature for the growth of Brazilian wood is 20℃ to 28℃, the dormancy temperature is 13℃, and the wintering temperature is 5℃. If the temperature is too low, brown spots will appear on the leaf tips and edges, and in severe cases, the tender branches or the whole plant will be frozen. Therefore, in the north, it should be moved into a greenhouse for maintenance in winter. If placed indoors, it should be placed in a place with light, and the room temperature should be kept above 6℃ to 8℃.

4. Watering: The growth period of the Brazilian wood in the north is in spring, summer and autumn. Water it once every 2 to 3 days on sunny days, and spray water on the leaves once or twice a day. After the end of autumn, the amount of watering should be controlled to keep the pot soil slightly moist. Watering should be controlled in winter, and the pot soil should be kept half dry and half wet. If too much water is poured, the roots will rot and the leaves will burn.

5. Fertilization: During the growth process, the Brazilian wood consumes some of its own nutrients. If fertilizer is not applied in time, it will cause insufficient stamina and gradual degradation. During the growth period, bury organic fertilizer at the base or edge, and then apply liquid fertilizer once every 15 to 20 days, or compound fertilizer once or twice to ensure lush growth of branches and leaves. It is advisable to apply thin fertilizer, and avoid concentrated fertilizer. The fertilization period is from May to October each year. Stop fertilizing in winter and move indoors for the winter. For striped varieties, pay attention to reducing the proportion of nitrogen fertilizer when fertilizing to avoid causing excessive leaf growth and causing the stripes to become dim or even disappear.

6. Pests: Common pests of Brazilian wood include leaf spot and anthracnose, which can be sprayed with 1000 times diluted 70% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder. Pests include scale insects and aphids, which can be sprayed with 1000 times diluted 40% oxydemeton-methyl emulsifiable concentrate. The third point of the Brazilian wood cultivation method is to pay attention to the soil and fertilizer. Brazilian wood is suitable for growing in fertile river sandy loam with loose soil. In addition, Brazilian wood should be repotted and soiled once a year to keep sufficient nutrients in the soil. Fertilization is generally to apply organic fertilizer at the base or edge during the growth period, and then apply liquid fertilizer once every 15 to 20 days to ensure lush growth of branches and leaves.