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Breeding methods and precautions of Starwood

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-08-24 14:20:53
Starwood is an evergreen shrub of the genus Dracaena in Liliaceae, native to tropical areas. Because the leaves are dotted with milky yellow or milky white spots, they look mottled and bright, so they are famous for their wood. So how to raise Starwood? In the breeding process, what should we pay attention to?

How to breed Starwood

Temperature

Star trees like high temperature environment, suitable for growth between 20 ℃ - 30 ℃, once the winter temperature is lower than 13 ℃, we need to do a good job in heat preservation.

Illumination

Starwood is a shade resistant plant, which does not have strong demand for light. Do not direct sunlight for a long time. Otherwise, the leaves are likely to appear white dry patches, which can generally reach half sunlight. If the light is too little, the growth of Starwood will become slow, new leaves are not easy to grow, so it's better to choose a period of time, the weather with moderate light, to have a sun

Method for culturing star spot wood

Moisture

Starwood is drought resistant and has little water demand. Carry out the principle of "no drying, no pouring, no pouring". Wait for the soil surface to dry before watering, to avoid basin soil water.

Soil requirements

It is suitable to use loose and fertile sandy soil or saprophytic soil with good aeration and drainage.

Fertilization

Apply topdressing once a month, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and organic fertilizer 2-3 times a year.

Method for culturing star spot wood

Points for attention in breeding Starwood

Trim work

When the branches are sparse, they can be picked and pruned according to the situation to promote the growth of the branches.

Pest control

The disease and insect pest of Starwood is less, but anthrax may occur in high temperature season. It can be treated with carbendazim or tobuzin 1000 times.

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