The Cultivation Method of Sarcostigma Acidum
In the field of courtyard landscaping and potted plant appreciation, Sarcostigma Acidum is highly favored for its unique棱-shaped stem and purple-red gradient petals. This evergreen shrub, native to tropical and subtropical regions, requires understanding its growth habits and maintenance tips to achieve flowering in multiple seasons throughout the year.
Cultivation Environment Control
Soil Matrix Ratio
It is recommended to use a mixed matrix of 60% decomposed leaf soil, 30% coarse sand, and 10% perlite, which can ensure nutrient supply and enhance drainage. Test the soil compaction with a bamboo skewer every quarter, and immediately loosen the soil when the insertion depth is less than 5cm.
Light and Temperature Synergy Management
In spring and autumn, maintain 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, and use a shade net to filter 30% of the light from 10:00 to 15:00 in summer. Maintain an ambient temperature of over 12℃ in winter, which can be achieved by building a simple plastic greenhouse for overwintering protection.
Scientific Water and Fertilizer Management
Intelligent Irrigation Scheme
Use the "moist when dry" watering method, water thoroughly when the topsoil 2cm is dry. During the bud differentiation period (March-April), spray twice a day (morning and evening) to increase humidity, and controlling the air humidity between 70%-80% can enhance the formation of flower buds.
Nutrition Cycle Supply
In the growing period, apply diluted soybean cake fertilizer solution (diluted 1000 times) every 15 days, and switch to a flower-specific fertilizer with a high proportion of phosphorus and potassium during the budding period. Before winter dormancy, apply bone meal to supplement calcium, which can effectively enhance the cold resistance of branches.
Daily Maintenance Tips
Plant Shape Optimization Techniques
Perform shaping pruning every early spring, retaining the main stem at a height of 30cm to promote the growth of lateral branches. After flowering, promptly remove the spent flowers and bottom old leaves to allow nutrients to concentrate on the growth of new branches.
Disease Prevention System
Before the plum rain season, spray mancozeb to prevent (T-J) disease, and use avermectin to control red spider mites during the high-temperature period of summer. Regularly sprinkle wood ash on the soil surface, which can adjust the pH and inhibit the occurrence of root rot disease.
By precisely controlling temperature and humidity, scientifically proportioning the cultivation matrix, and establishing a periodic maintenance plan, Sarcostigma Acidum can achieve multiple blooms throughout the year. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log based on phenological characteristics, recording the flowering cycle and growth response, gradually forming a personalized cultivation system.