The pine leaf chrysanthemum is a succulent plant in the apricot family with medium plants and beautiful flowers. Pine leaf chrysanthemum is a relatively common ornamental plant, which is loved by people.
Pine leaf yellow causes and treatment
Temperature effects:
Why: The pine leaf chrysanthemum is more sensitive to cold climates, and the plant may suffer frostbite when the temperature is lower in winter, causing the leaves to turn yellow.
Treatment method: In winter, it is necessary to move the pine leaf chrysanthemum to the indoor maintenance in time, and ensure that the temperature is not less than 10℃.
Light discomfort:
Why: Lack of light can cause the leaves to turn yellow, while bright light can scorch the leaves and produce a burnt yellow color.
Treatment: Reasonable sunshine should be given, the growth period should pay attention to supplement the sun, and the summer needs to be properly shaded to avoid direct sunlight.
Soil problems:
Cause: Alkalinity in the soil may cause the leaves to turn yellow.
Treatment method: You can often pour fermented rice washing water or rain water to adjust the soil pH.
Improper watering:
Reason: Too little watering can lead to water shortage, and too much watering can lead to waterlogging of the roots, which can cause yellowing of the leaves.
Treatment: It is necessary to reasonably control the amount of watering, put it in a cool place for maintenance, and then start watering again after the soil is completely dry, and watering should avoid noon, pouring until the soil is completely wet.
Pests and Diseases:
Why: Despite its strong resistance to pests and insects, it can still be attacked by diseases such as root rot and yellow leaf disease, which cause the leaves to turn yellow.
Treatment methods: For root rot, 40% sodium disulfonate wettable powder 1000 times liquid spray or water the diseased plant; For yellow leaf disease, 50% carbendazim wettable powder 500 times liquid can be sprayed for prevention and control.
How to raise pine leaf chrysanthemum
Here are some tips for caring for pine chrysanthemum:
1. Lighting:
• Pine leaf chrysanthemum should be placed in a sunny place in spring and autumn to ensure sufficient light.
• Shade in high temperatures in summer to avoid direct sunlight.
• Ensure adequate sunlight indoors in winter, but pay attention to the temperature should not be too low.
2. Soil:
• Use loose, fertile, sandy soil with good drainage, base fertilizer can be added to increase soil fertility.
• In spring, turn the pot and change the soil, using the soil mixed with leaf rot soil, garden soil and coarse sand.
3. Water Management:
• Water properly, keeping the soil moist but not stagnant. Moisture should be kept relatively high in spring and autumn when growth is strong, while watering should be reduced in summer and winter to avoid blocked root breathing or frostbite.
4. Fertilization:
• Apply lean liquid fertilizer every half month during the growing season to ensure adequate nutrient supply.
• Spring and autumn are the peak seasons for growth, and the number of fertilization can be appropriately increased to promote the healthy growth of plants.
Pine leaf chrysanthemum has several other names, like dragon beard begonia, pine leaf peony, Ji pine leaf chrysanthemum, etc., are its other names.
Pine leaf Daisy is native to South Africa, like a warm and dry growing environment, requires good ventilation, the minimum growth temperature can not be less than 10℃. The growing environment should be dry and not too humid. The pine leaf chrysanthemum needs plenty of light, but it needs to be properly shaded during the hot summer months. Planted soil generally needs loose, well-drained soil with medium fertility.
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The plant height of pine leaf chrysanthemum is about 30cm, the stem is relatively slender, and the branches are more. The leaves are pine-like, and the flowers are single axillary, rich in color, some like chrysanthemums, rich in luster, and the flowering period is generally in 54 months - May.
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