Abstract: Rubber trees are one of the common potted plants in many families. Their beautiful leaves and branches often become indoor decorations. However, if rubber trees want to grow healthily and be useful to us for a long time, we need to master the correct breeding methods and maintenance points. 1. Choose healthy...
Rubber trees are one of the common potted plants in many families, and their beautiful leaves and branches often become indoor decorations. However, if rubber trees want to grow healthily and be useful to us for a long time, we need to master the correct breeding methods and maintenance points.
1. Buying healthy rubber trees If we want to have a healthy rubber tree, we must select good seedlings when purchasing. Choose rubber trees with bright green leaves and no pests and diseases; choose rubber trees with strong growth and complete roots.
2. Suitable soil Rubber trees are suitable for growing in well-drained, fertile and breathable soil. Soil, muff soil and enough decomposed organic fertilizers, such as chicken manure, cow dung, etc., can usually be added to sandy soil.
III. Irrigated rubber trees prefer a humid environment, but they should not be watered too much, otherwise they will lead to hypoxia and rotten roots. Under normal circumstances, water once a week to keep the soil moist.
4. Lighting Rubber trees have higher requirements for lighting and can be placed in locations with better lighting indoors. However, you should not expose yourself to strong sunlight, otherwise the leaves will turn brown and fall off.
5. Temperature Rubber trees have high temperature requirements and are suitable for growing in an environment of around 15 ° C-28 ° C. If the temperature is too high or too low, it will affect the growth of rubber trees.
6. Fertilization and timely fertilization can promote the growth of rubber trees. Fertilizer is usually applied once in spring and summer, and organic fertilizers, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers, etc. can be used.
7. Trim and shaping the branches and branches of rubber trees need to be properly trimmed and shaped to maintain their appearance. It is usually pruned in spring to cut off dead branches, pest branches, etc., and can also be appropriately shaped.
8. Pest and pest control Rubber trees are vulnerable to some pests and diseases, such as aphids, powdery mildew, etc. If pests and diseases are found, pesticides and fungicides can be used for treatment, but care should be taken not to use too much.
9. Winter maintenance In winter, the growth of rubber trees will slow down, and appropriate control of watering and fertilization is needed. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to maintaining indoor temperature and humidity to avoid affecting the growth of rubber trees.
10. Common problems and treatment methods Rubber trees may have some problems during their growth, such as yellowing of leaves and falling off. If you encounter these problems, you can deal with them by adjusting lighting, watering, etc.
11. Reproductive methods of rubber trees The reproduction of rubber trees can be carried out through various methods such as cuttage, rationing, and grafting. Among them, cuttage is a relatively common and simple method. New buds or branches can be inserted into appropriate soil for growth.
12. Precautions When cultivating rubber trees, you also need to pay attention to some details, such as not using too thick fertilizer, not putting the rubber trees under the air conditioner, etc.
13. Use of rubber trees Rubber trees can not only be used as indoor decorations, but also purify the air and increase indoor humidity. At the same time, rubber trees can also be used to make natural rubber.
14. Taboos on rubber trees When cultivating rubber trees, you also need to pay attention to some taboos. For example, don't put rubber trees in strong sunlight, don't over-water, etc.
15. Rubber trees are relatively easy to raise potted plants. As long as we master the correct breeding methods and maintenance points, we can make it grow healthily and use it for us. I hope this article can be helpful to everyone.