Dog tail red likes warm environment, not cold resistant, and requires sufficient sunshine. The suitable temperature for its growth is between 20 ℃ and 30 ℃. Due to the lack of cold tolerance, the overwintering temperature in winter can not be lower than 15 ℃. If the temperature is lower than 10 ℃, freezing damage will occur, and the leaves will turn yellow or even fall off.
Dog tail red likes to have enough sunshine. It needs to be given enough direct light every day. If the light is insufficient, the dog tail red plants will grow in vain. When the sun is strong in summer, shade is needed.
In terms of water and fertilizer, there is still a great demand for dog tail red. Dog tail red is not drought resistant, so water must be sufficient. In the growing period, keep the basin soil moist and water it often. In summer, when the temperature is high, the amount of water should be increased properly, and in winter, the water should be controlled. In order to maintain high air humidity, it is necessary to spray water frequently to the plants with red tail.
In the growth period, we need to pay attention to fertilization. Once a week, we need to apply thin liquid fertilizer or potassium fertilizer to promote flowering.
Dog tail red likes fertile soil. It needs to change basin and soil every spring. The stem and plant shall be dug out, the surplus soil shall be removed, and the new soil shall be poured with water, and then it shall be kept in a cool place for one week before normal maintenance.
The propagation of dog tail red is mainly by cutting propagation, which is relatively rapid.
In the growth process of dog tail red, in order to make its plant shape beautiful and grow healthily, it needs to be pruned frequently. Because dog tail red grows rapidly, it needs to be pruned and plucked frequently, which can promote multi branching and control plant type. It is generally required to cut dense branches and dead branches to promote healthy growth.
The common diseases and insect pests of dog tail red are aphid and spider.
