How to water propagate the巴西木 (B巴西wood) to thrive
Abstract: This article introduces the related information about how to water propagate巴西木 and the correct method for soaking巴西木 in water, as well as the introduction of green plants and flowers. Please see the detailed introduction below.
巴西木, also known as巴西 iron tree,巴西 millennium wood, and fragrant dragon blood tree, is a perennial evergreen woody plant of the百合科 (Liliaceae) Dracaena genus. It has a neat and beautiful shape, with straight stems; the leaves are wide and glossy, with several golden longitudinal lines that curve into an arch shape, the leaf edges are wavy and lush. Due to its unique stem and leaves, it is also a very rare ornamental stem plant. It is suitable to place it in a bright light area.
1. Hydroponic method
(1) Cut the perennial stem of large-sized columnar 巴西木 into stem segments of different lengths or cut off the leafy branches growing on the stem as materials. The upper end of the stem segments used as materials needs to be coated with wax.
(2) Choose a glass container with a planting cup.
(3) Cut the 巴西木, retain the top leaves, remove the bottom leaves, let it dry for a few days first, then insert 1/3 of the stem cutting into water, change the water every 3-5 days, and add a small amount of carbendazim solution for antifungal and disinfection, maintain a higher temperature, place it in a bright diffused light area, and it is best to cover the container with a black plastic bag for shading, which can promote root growth. The figure shows the hydroponic 巴西木.
(4) During the initial stage of hydroponics, you can add a specified concentration of 1/2 of the foliage nutrient solution, add clean water every 7-10 days, and update the nutrient solution every 25-30 days, pH 5.5-6. The initial liquid level of the nutrient solution should not be too high, submerge the roots 1/2.
2. Maintenance Guide
(1) Light and Temperature: 巴西木 enjoys a high-temperature and humid climate. It has strong adaptability to light and can grow in slightly shaded or sunny conditions, but it should be exposed to more sunlight in spring, autumn, and winter, and shaded or placed in a well-ventilated indoor area in summer. 巴西木 is afraid of cold frost, so it should be placed in a sunny area indoors in winter, with a temperature maintained at 5-10℃.
(2) Watering: In high summer temperatures, you can use the spray method to increase air humidity and spray water on the leaves to keep them moist.
(3) Pest and Disease Control: Hydroponic 巴西木 sometimes shows symptoms such as leaf edge burning and leaf tip drying, which are mostly caused by physiological diseases due to drought, low temperature, improper watering, and fertilization. The control method is to improve cultivation management, control temperature and humidity, apply nutrient solution reasonably, and ventilate appropriately.
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