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How to raise Portulacaria afra in autumn

Saul Goodman
2020-04-07 09:39:09
Autumn is an important growth period of the Portulacaria afra. At this time, the water should be sufficient, once every three or four days. There should also be plenty of light, but it needs to be blocked at noon when the autumn comes. The temperature is most suitable within 15-25 ℃, and the minimum temperature should not be less than 10 ℃. Topdressing can be done once a quarter, not too much.

One, enough water

For Goldilocks, its growth period is mainly in summer and autumn, so autumn maintenance should provide sufficient water. Generally speaking, make up water in three or four days. Before watering, first observe the state of the surface soil. If it dries, then water. In the early autumn when it is very hot, you can spray some water mist properly

Suitable light

Autumn maintenance should pay attention to providing good light, which can promote its growth. However, just into the autumn at noon light is relatively strong, so at this time to appropriate shading, or the leaves of the plant may be burned

3. Suitable temperature

In autumn, the temperature of 15-25 ℃ is the most suitable. Just entered the autumn temperature is still relatively high, so you can adjust it properly. More attention should be paid to the late autumn, when the temperature is very low. In order to protect the leaves from freezing, the temperature must be adjusted. If you can't guarantee to be in the most suitable range, it's better not to be less than ten degrees

Four, top dressing once

The fertilizer needed in autumn is not much. You only need to apply fertilizer once to meet the needs until winter.

5. Pest control

In autumn, aphids and scale insects may damage plants and even cause death. If the quantity is not large, you can clear them directly with the aid of tools. If the quantity is large, you have to take medicine.

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