Potted rattan can be configured with soil, mixed with garden soil and rotten leaf soil, or mixed with peat soil, rotten leaf soil and river sand, etc. to make matrix, pay attention to adding some basic fertilizer.
Fanteng likes a warm growing environment, with half shade as the best, avoid strong direct light, the suitable temperature for growth is between 15 ℃ - 25 ℃, and the overwintering temperature in winter should not be less than 10 ℃. Fanteng likes bright light, but it can also grow in a slightly dark place. However, do not have strong direct light, which will burn the leaves of Fanteng. General room temperature can grow, but it should be noted that the winter temperature can not be too low, below 5 ℃ will make the leaves frozen.
During the growth period, it is necessary to ensure sufficient water and fertilizer supply, keep the soil moist and sufficient fertility. Attention should be paid to watering. In summer, watering needs to be dry and wet. In winter, basin soil should be kept slightly dry, and water should be sprayed on the leaf surface. In addition, water should also be sprayed frequently during the growing period to maintain a certain air humidity, which is conducive to the growth of stem and leaf. The soil needs to be fertile and liquid fertilizer can be applied every 1-2 weeks during the growing season.
Rattan is often propagated by cutting, generally in June and July.
The common diseases of rattan are powdery mildew and leaf spot. The main pests are scale insects and red spiders, which need to be sprayed in time.
The rattan grows faster, its branches grow longer easily and disorderly. In order to maintain a good plant type, it needs to be pruned in time, which is also conducive to the growth of rattan.
The cultivated rattan can be exchanged in early spring. When the basin is changed, the roots can be repaired and the soil can be changed, and the plants can be replanted. Generally, the rattan is changed every 2 years.
