1. Soil: The selection of soil is very important during the cultivation of kapok.To choose loose, fertile, breathable drainage performance is good, and to be neutral or slightly acidic.Sandy soil can basically meet the demand, it is best to add a proper amount of base fertilizer to improve nutrients, so that later growth will be very vigorous.
2, light: kapok itself like the sun, enough light in the environment will grow better, will be better flowering.Therefore, whether it is to do bonsai or to plant maintenance in the home, it should be able to receive light.However, it also has a slight Yin tolerance, in a semi-shade environment can also grow normally.
3, temperature: its origin in southern China, like warm environment, cold resistance is very weak.Therefore, when maintaining at home, we should pay attention to the low temperature in winter.After winter, move indoors as soon as possible and control the temperature above 5 degrees.
4. Diseases and insect pests: It is not easy to be infected with diseases during its growth period, but insect pests often occur.The most important is the geometrid moth, will seriously hinder the growth, as soon as possible after the discovery of artificial killing, but also spraying chlordimeform to control.
Kapok itself is very beautiful moral, flower language is to cherish the people around and happiness.During the flowering period, it has bright colors and looks passionate, which can bring happiness to the family and improve the family atmosphere at home.