How to care for a screw iron tree
A comprehensive introduction to how to care for a screw iron tree, as well as the cultivation methods and precautions for screw iron tree flowers and plants, the specific contents are as follows:
The screw iron is a variant of the Dracaena, also known as spiral iron, willow pattern iron, Philippine iron tree, curly leaf iron, and twisted pattern iron. How is the screw iron cultivated? What are the good methods for cultivation? What precautions should be taken when cultivating screw iron? Please read on with your questions!
Cultivation methods of screw iron (basic knowledge):
Best propagation time: Screw iron propagation is from February to May in spring and from September to October in autumn.
Best growing soil: Screw iron prefers loose, well-draining, and well-ventilated imported peat of the size 5-40 mm.
Growth humidity requirements: Screw iron thrives in a high-humidity and high-temperature environment.
Best growth temperature: Screw iron is suitable for growth between 20-30℃.
Best growth light: Screw iron grows in a semi-shaded environment.
Precautions for screw iron cultivation:
Fertilization: Screw iron has a relatively low demand for fertilizer, generally watered once every half month.
Watering tips: Screw iron does not require much water, generally watered when the soil is dry to slightly wet.
Pruning guidelines: Screw iron generally does not require pruning.
Potting soil replacement: For the reuse of old pots, it is necessary to soak them in a 1000-fold potassium permanganate solution for more than half an hour, then rinse with clean water, and dry before use.
Propagation guidelines: Screw iron is mainly propagated by cutting, with the time from March to October being suitable. The cuttings should be inserted with the bud eyes upwards and slightly obliquely into the surface, with a depth of 1/2 to 2/3 of the cutting.
Disease and pest control: Screw iron generally has no diseases or pests.
Thoughts on screw iron cultivation:
The cultivation method of screw iron, as we commonly see, does not require much water. Although its leaves look large and seem to require a lot of water, when planting screw iron, it is generally watered when the soil is dry to slightly wet, especially when grown indoors. It is unnecessary to water daily to avoid root and stem rot and plant necrosis. For this type of shade-grown plant, it is best to use a spray tool for simple watering, generally once every three days, watering the leaves and stems without letting water seep out.
Sometimes, watering can be done once every 5-7 days, making sure the water flows out of the bottom tray. Place it in a shady and well-ventilated area, avoid direct sunlight, and remove yellow leaves promptly.
Fertilizer can use a 20-20-20 water-soluble fertilizer like "Flower More." The growth is relatively slow, and the demand for fertilizer is relatively low. In the first 3-4 months after planting, due to underdeveloped roots, it is generally watered once every half month with 2000-fold "Flower More" 20-20-20 water-soluble fertilizer. If the fertilizer dosage is too large, the new leaves will wrinkle and not unfold. In the last 4-5 months, as the plant grows larger and the roots are more developed, it is generally watered once every half month with 1000-fold "Flower More" 20-20-20 water-soluble fertilizer.
The above content about how to care for a screw iron tree and the cultivation methods and precautions for screw iron tree flowers and plants can be used as a reference for green plant enthusiasts.