Sandy soil is the best choice. Sandy soil can drain well, and it is more breathable. On the one hand, it is conducive to water drainage, on the other hand, it is also conducive to root growth. Adding some saprophytic soil to the sandy soil can make the soil nutrient more abundant. You can also add perlite or bluestone to the soil. Every spring of one or two years, change the basin, and at the same time, lose the old roots that are not growing well.
The little red clothes like the light, the better the light conditions, the greater the temperature difference between day and night, the better and denser the growth of the leaves, and the more gorgeous the colors of the leaves. On the contrary, if the light is not enough, it will not be conducive to photosynthesis of the leaves, making the leaves lighter and thinner. Therefore, it is recommended to place the red coat in a sunny place when the temperature is suitable. But summer is its dormancy period, we should pay attention to sunshade.
Wait until the flowerpot is dry, and then water it. Also, water it thoroughly. When pouring, pay attention to the soil, not on the leaves, affecting the beauty, and not on the flower core, which is easy to rot. Try not to water in summer. In the rainy season, the weather is wet and humid, so you can stop watering.
Scale insects are the number one pest killer of little red coat, which are common in the root and leaf center. Once the scale insects are found, they should be decisively removed. In order to better prevent this kind of insect pest, we can mix a small amount of soil insect pill into the soil when planting.
In hot summer, with poor ventilation and high temperature and humidity, the plants with small red coat, especially the roots, are easy to rot and turn black. In case of blackening and rotting, the diseased part shall be separated from other healthy plants immediately to prevent infection. If the symptom is lighter, the rotten place can be removed. Apply fungicides such as chlorothalonil to the wound, and then continue to insert into the soil after the wound is dried.
