Choose suitable potted mangosteen soil selection and preparation Light and temperature watering and fertilization, pruning and plastic pest control and reproduction methods As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people are beginning to tend to plant some green plants at home to purify the air and beautify the environment. Potted mangosteen has become one of the favorite plants of many families because of its unique leaves and fruits. How to maintain potted mangosteen? This article will give you a detailed introduction to the planting and management methods of potted mangosteen. When selecting suitable potted mangosteen When purchasing potted mangosteen, you must first choose healthy and disease-free plants. The leaves of potted mangosteen should be green and shiny, the branches should be straight and straight, and there should be no wilting. Pay attention to selecting plants with developed root systems and no rot. Soil selection and preparation Potted mangosteen has relatively loose requirements on soil, but it is best to choose soil with good air permeability and good drainage. Generally, you can use legus soil, garden soil and sand to mix it in a ratio of 2:2:1. The soil can not only meet the growth needs of mangosteen, but also prevent water accumulation in the roots. Light and temperature Potted mangosteen prefer semi-shady environments, but it should not be too dark. When maintaining indoors, it should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light to avoid direct sunlight. The suitable temperature for growth of mangosteen is 20-30℃, and the winter temperature is lower than 10℃. Pay attention to keeping warm. Watering and fertilization For watering potted mangosteen, we must follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", that is, watering the soil surface after it is dry, keeping the soil moist but not stagnant water. When it is high in summer, the number of watering can be appropriately increased. As for fertilization, Compound fertilizers can be applied once a month during the period of vigorous growth to promote plant growth. During the growth process of pruning and shaping potted mangosteen, withered and sick branches should be pruned in time to maintain the beautiful shape of the plant. During pruning, attention should be paid to retaining the main branches to promote the growth of lateral branches and make the plant more lush. The plant should also be regularly reshaped and maintained good ventilation and light transmission conditions. Pest and insect pest control Common pests and diseases in potted mangosteen include aphids, red spiders, etc. When pests and diseases are discovered, timely measures must be taken to control them. Biopesticides or low-toxicity chemical pesticides can be sprayed. At the same time, attention should be paid to improving ventilation and light transmission conditions to reduce pests and diseases. occurrence. Breeding methods There are two main breeding methods for potted mangosteen: cuttage and sowing. The cuttage method is relatively simple. Select strong branches, cut them into 15-20 cm long sections, insert them into sand, keep the soil moist, and can be transplanted after taking root. The sowing method is suitable for breeding a large number of mangosteen, but the operation is complex and requires higher technology.
The maintenance of potted mangosteen is not complicated. As long as you master the knowledge of soil, light, temperature, watering, fertilization, pruning, etc., you can make it thrive. I hope this article can help you and wish your potted mangosteen healthy growth!