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Lighting, watering, soil, fertilizing, pruning, pest and disease control, temperature and humidity

With the continuous pursuit of life quality by people, indoor planting of plants has gradually become a fashion. Money orange, as a plant that combines ornamental and practical uses, is deeply loved by a large number of flower friends. How to care for money orange and make it grow strong? This article will introduce the care methods of money orange in detail.

Lighting

Money orange likes plenty of sunlight but should not be exposed to direct sunlight. When caring for it indoors, it should be placed in a sunny area such as a balcony or windowsill. In summer, when the sun is strong, attention should be paid to proper shading to avoid sunburn of the leaves.

Watering

Money orange requires a lot of water but should not accumulate water. When watering, follow the principle of "watering when dry and damp", that is, water when the soil surface is dry. In high summer temperatures, money orange evaporates water quickly and needs to increase watering frequency. In winter, with lower temperatures and slower water evaporation, watering can be appropriately reduced.

Soil

Money orange is suitable for growing in well-drained, breathable soil. You can choose materials such as peat soil, decayed leaf soil, and pearl rock to mix and prepare. The soil pH should be slightly acidic to neutral.

Fertilizing

During the growth of money orange, apply a compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer once a month. When fertilizing, pay attention to the fertilizer concentration to avoid excessive fertilization causing root burn. In winter, with slow growth, the frequency of fertilization can be appropriately reduced.

Pruning

During the growth of money orange, it is necessary to trim the withered and diseased branches to maintain a beautiful tree shape. When pruning, follow the principle of "mainly thinning and辅以 dense pruning" to promote ventilation and light transmission of the plant.

Pest and Disease Control

The common pests and diseases of money orange include red spider mites, scale insects, and anthracnose. The control methods are as follows:

1. Red spider mites: When red spider mites are found, spray with an acaricide every 7-10 days, and continue to spray for 2-3 times.

2. Scale insects: Spray with an insecticide, making sure to spray evenly, and rinse the leaves with water after spraying.

3. Anthracnose: When anthracnose is found, spray with drugs such as carbendazim or methyl thiophanate every 7-10 days, and continue to spray for 2-3 times.

Temperature and Humidity

The suitable growth temperature for money orange is between 15-25°C. When the temperature is lower than 5°C in winter, it should be moved indoors for care. When indoors, maintain good air circulation and avoid high humidity.

Money orange is an easy-to-care-for plant. As long as you master the correct care methods, you can make your golden orange tree grow strong. I hope this article is helpful to you. In the process of caring, if you encounter problems, you can consult relevant information or seek advice from professionals. I wish you a pleasant planting experience!