1. Soil: the red dancer does not have high requirements for soil. For potting, use a pot with a hole in the bottom. Choose loose and fertile acid soil, which is more helpful for its growth.
2. Sunshine: the red dancer is suitable for growing in a well lit environment. But summer to appropriate shade, in order to prevent direct sunlight, sunburn its leaves
3. Water content: the red dancer should water enough in the growing period. Although it is more drought resistant, but the surface of the soil will be watered after drying to avoid poor growth due to water shortage.
4. Fertilization: the fertilization of red dancer should be particularly controlled. In summer, apply fertilizer once a month to the thin cake and fertilizer water. Autumn is dominated by potassium fertilizer, which promotes the leaves to turn red.
The propagation of the red dancer is mainly grafting. Usually in spring, Acer truncatum or Acer henryi is used as rootstock. After grafting, the buds on the rootstock should be removed to ensure the nutrient supply to the scion, which is more conducive to its growth.
1. Diseases: the main diseases are brown spot and powdery mildew. It is necessary to remove the diseased branches and leaves and spray carbendazim solution once every 10-15 days. It can be recovered in one month.
2. Pests: common pests include the Yellow bayworm and the glabripenn. The moth usually appears at night and can be killed by light. The longicorn eats leaves and bark, and kills moth borer pine or dimethoate by spraying.
