How to grow and care for a巴西木 (Dracaena fragrans)
Let's share some experience on how to grow and care for the巴西木 and its maintenance tips in the aspect of green plant care. Let's take a look together!
The scientific name of the巴西木 is Dracaena fragrans, a perennial tree or shrub belonging to the Dracaena genus. It is native to Africa and is now widely planted throughout China. It is one of the important decorative plants for indoors and is often seen in communities, parks and other places. Today, I will introduce to you the potting method and precautions for growing巴西木.
I. Potting Method for Growing巴西木
1. Soil Selection
When it comes to soil, the requirements for巴西木 are not high. However, if you want to grow it better, it is recommended to choose loose, fertile, and well-draining soil.
2. Water and Fertilizer Management
巴西木 has good drought resistance, but the potting soil should be kept moist during the watering season. For home potting, the principle of "watering when dry" is generally followed. During the growing period, you can spray the leaves with a nutrient solution diluted 100 times every half a month to supplement nutrients.
II. Precautions for Growing Pot-Grown巴西木
1. Temperature
巴西木 prefers to grow in a warm and humid environment, with the most suitable temperature for its growth being 18-25 degrees Celsius. It should be noted that if the temperature for growing is below 13 degrees Celsius, the巴西木 will stop growing, and it can safely overwinter at temperatures above 6 degrees Celsius.
2. Disease and Pest Control
巴西木 is prone to scale insects and red spider mites. In such cases, you can spray a 1000-fold solution of carbaryl or an 80% solution of dichlorvos 1000 times to control the pests.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of how to grow and care for巴西木 and its maintenance tips. I hope it can act as a starting point to solve your green plant problems.