1. Soil: Ruby is suitable for growing in the soil with good drainage and ventilation. It can be mixed with coal cinder, peat soil and perlite. The viscosity of the soil should not be too large, or the root will not grow.
2. Sunshine: Ruby has strict requirements for illumination. Lack of light will cause its leaves to turn green, and too much light will make it black, or even black spots. Therefore, in summer to shade, other seasons to meet a long time of light
3. Watering: Ruby prefers humid environment. Water regularly, but control the amount of water. In summer, water once or twice a day, and spray water to keep wet. In winter, we need less water, and stop watering in the environment of - 5 ℃.
4. Fertilization: the growth of ruby is inseparable from sufficient nutrients. In its growth period, fertilizer should be applied frequently, and thin cake fertilizer water should be applied every 1-2 weeks. If the temperature in winter is suitable and it continues to grow, it can also be fertilized properly. If the temperature is too low, do not apply fertilizer.
1. Cutting: cutting is generally carried out from May to June. Cut the stem segment with leaves and insert it into the peat soil. After pouring water, and covered with plastic film, about 3 weeks can take root.
2. Branch: branch in spring. After coring, its branches will grow better and form clumps at the same time. In the spring of the second year, the plants can be divided.
1. Disease: leaf spot is a common disease of ruby. The diseased plant will grow black spots on the leaves. It is necessary to remove the diseased leaves and spray them with carbendazim.
2. Pests: the main pests of ruby are scale insects. It can be used to catch pests manually, or to kill them with daphnium. Then put the plant in a well ventilated place to help it recover quickly.
