Fairy tale tree is suitable for growth in loose soil, if the soil is sticky and heavy, the root will often breathe adversely, affecting its growth.Acidic sandy loam soil is usually used for planting. If you prepare your own potting soil, you can mix peat soil, garden soil, vermiculite and coarse sand in a ratio of 3:2:2:1.In addition, the basin needs to be changed once a year.
Fairy tale tree can not grow without adequate light, usually put it in the sun, it should be noted that because it is not resistant to strong light, so the summer needs appropriate shade.In winter, in order to ensure that the plant can survive, it needs to be exposed to light all day, especially at noon, which also helps to raise the temperature.
Fairy tale trees should be fertilized with sufficient base fertilizer when they are planted. Generally, decomposed organic fertilizer, such as chicken manure or bean cake, should be selected. During its growth period, nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers should be supplemented, but not too much, and they should be fully diluted before fertilization, so as not to cause fertilizer damage.Usually, it is applied once every 15-20 days, and less fertilizer or stop fertilizer is needed in the dormant period.
Fairy tale trees grow fast, so they need to be pruned regularly to maintain their shape.In addition to cutting off the withered and diseased branches, it is also necessary to repair the overlong and overdense areas, increase internal ventilation and light transmission, reduce the possibility of bacterial growth and disease, and provide good growth space for the growth of new branches.
