How to make Brazilian wood bloom
As a representative of tropical leaf-viewing plants, Brazilian wood flowering is regarded as the ultimate certification of successful maintenance. This Dracaena plant native to Africa often takes 3-5 years of careful cultivation to bloom in an indoor environment. Master the following core tips to let your Brazilian wood break through the growth bottleneck and usher in a beautiful moment of life. Four elements to promote flowers in Brazilian wood 1. Scientific allocation of soil to ensure nutrients The ideal substrate formula needs to take into account both air permeability and fertilizer retention: mix garden soil, river sand, and peat soil in a ratio of 3:2:3, and add 15g of decomposed sheep dung to every liter of mixed soil. When turning pots every spring, it is recommended to lay a 3 cm thick ceramsite drainage layer on the bottom of the pot to avoid stagnant roots caused by accumulated water in the rainy season. 2. Dynamic light control requires 4 hours of direct light per day during the growth period from May to September. A combination scheme of southeast window sill + fill light can be set up. The winter dormancy period is transferred to a scattered light environment, which simulates the native environment by adjusting the photoperiod and effectively promotes flower bud differentiation. 3. The rhythm of precise fertilization adopts the "three-stage fertilization method": applying nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium balanced fertilizers (20-20-20) during the germination period (March to April); adding phosphorus and potassium fertilizers (10-30-20) during the bud pregnancy period (May to June); using potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer in the full flowering period (July to August), with the concentration controlled within 0.2%. Refined flowering period management 1. Environmental parameters are controlled to maintain a constant temperature environment of 25-28℃, and the humidity is maintained within the range of 60%-70%. When using an ultrasonic humidifier, ensure that the water mist does not directly contact the inflorescences and ventilate it twice a day for 15 minutes each time. 2. Key points for water and fertilizer management: Switch to dipping basin method to replenish water during flowering, and soak basin for 10 minutes every 7 days. Stop fertilizing all roots and spray 0.1% boric acid solution every 10 days to enhance flower pollination ability. 3. Tips to extend flowering period Avoid direct strong light in the afternoon and use a sunshade net to filter 30% of the light intensity. Remove residual flowers in time and retain nutrients for the new buds, which can extend the flowering period from the normal 20 days to about 35 days.
Through systematic maintenance, Brazilian wood can not only bloom elegant and fragrant in midsummer, but also bloom year after year. When the white inflorescences break through the stems, you gain not only a visual feast, but also a deep understanding of the laws of life.