Multicellular plant coral trees, known for their unique appearance and easy maintenance, have gained popularity among plant enthusiasts. The plump leaves of coral trees come in various shapes, resembling the beauty of corals and adding a touch of natural vitality to homes. How to take care of coral trees? This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods of multicellular coral trees, helping you to make your indoor plants flourish.
Understanding the Basic Habits of Coral TreesCoral trees are native to Africa and are classified as succulent plants, which have certain requirements for water and sunlight. Understanding their basic habits is key in the maintenance process.
1. Light: Coral trees enjoy a sunny environment but require appropriate shading in summer to prevent leaf damage from direct strong sunlight.
2. Water: Coral trees are drought-resistant and should not be watered excessively. Keeping the soil slightly moist is sufficient. In high summer temperatures, the watering frequency can be slightly increased.
3. Temperature: Coral trees prefer a warm environment with an optimal growth temperature of 15-25°C. They need to be moved indoors during winter to avoid frostbite from low temperatures.
Soil Selection and ProportionSelecting the right soil for coral trees is crucial. Here is a soil mixture for reference:
- Decomposed leaf soil: 40%
- River sand: 30%
- Peat soil: 20%
- Perlite: 10%
This mixture can meet the coral tree's needs for soil aeration and drainage.
Watering and Fertilizing1. Watering: As previously mentioned, coral trees are drought-resistant and should not be watered excessively. Watering should be done in the morning or evening, avoiding the high temperatures of noon.
2. Fertilizing: Coral trees do not require a lot of fertilizer. During the growing period, applying a compound fertilizer once a month is sufficient. After fertilizing, it is necessary to water thoroughly to prevent fertilizer from burning the roots.
Propagation MethodsCoral tree propagation mainly uses two methods: cutting and division.
1. Cutting: Select a healthy stem section of the coral tree, cut it into 5-10 cm long pieces, insert them into a sandbed or vermiculite, keep the soil moist, and they will root in about 20 days.
2. Division: In spring or autumn, separate the coral tree from the mother plant and plant it elsewhere.
Disease and Pest ControlCoral trees have few diseases and pests, but the following situations need attention:
1. Leaf spot disease: If spots appear on the leaves, they should be promptly cut off and fungicides should be sprayed.
2. Pest control: If red spiders, scale insects, or other pests are found, they can be controlled with insecticides.
Coral trees are easy-to-maintain succulent plants. By understanding their basic habits, selecting suitable soil, reasonable watering and fertilizing, and paying attention to disease and pest control, you can make coral trees bloom with vitality in your home. It is hoped that this article will be helpful to you in maintaining coral trees.
Note: The data in this article is sourced from "The Complete Book of Succulent Plant Maintenance" (Author: Zhang Xiaomei) for reference only.