How to raise potted Phoebe

To raise potted Photinia, humus soil and some coarse sand should be added, which is helpful to improve drainage. Proper light is given in spring and autumn, and shade is needed in summer. Water should be sufficient, but there should be no standing water. Compound fertilizer is applied once a month, and more nitrogen can be applied at seedling stage to help its growth. Generally, cutting or sowing are used for propagation. In case of diseases and insect pests, it is necessary to cut off the diseased leaves, catch the pests and spray Carbendazim and other chemicals for control.

I. maintenance method

1. Soil: Heather is suitable for growth in loose and fertile acid soil. Soil should have good drainage and air permeability, which is more conducive to root respiration. Generally, humus soil is used for preparation. Broken tiles or coarse sand can be added to the basin to strengthen the drainage capacity.

2. Light: Phoebe has a high demand for light. In spring and autumn, it can be placed outdoors and exposed to the sun for a whole day. But in summer, because the strong light is easy to burn the leaves, it needs to be properly shaded, or put it in the half shade.

3. Watering: the growth of Phoebe is inseparable from sufficient water. Especially in summer, water must be enough. Besides watering every day, you can also spray water on the leaves. One is to keep the environment moist, the other is to reduce the temperature. But the amount of water should not be too large, so as not to flood the roots.

4. Fertilization: Phoebe Phoebe needs more fertilizer in the growth period. The fertilizer should be applied once a month, and the compound fertilizer with balanced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be used instead of partial application of nitrogen. However, it can be applied properly in seedling stage, which is helpful for its growth.

2. Reproductive skills

1. Cutting: Photinia australis is propagated by cutting. Generally in summer and autumn. Cut a thick branch about 3-4cm long. Insert it into the sand and place it in a cool place for curing. About a month can take root, and then transplant on the pot.

2. Sowing: the growth cycle of sowing is long, generally in spring. The temperature should be controlled between 15 - 25 ℃, and germinate about 10 days after sowing.

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3. Pest control

1. Diseases: leaf spot and rust are common diseases. After the disease, the leaves will appear spots or blisters, which need to be removed, and then sprayed with carbendazim or diniconazole solution.

2. Insect damage: aphids and scale insects are dominant. After discovery, we should catch and kill the pests immediately, and control them with imidacloprid and other chemicals.