What are the cultivation methods and precautions for false cherry?
False cherry, also known as coral bean, is a plant that looks very similar to cherry and is widely cultivated for its high ornamental value, so what are the cultivation methods for false cherry?
1. Growing soil: Coral bean is suitable for planting in areas with fertile, loose soil and good drainage conditions. When changing the potting soil, repotting can be done in March. During repotting, part of the old roots can be removed and potting soil added, so that new branches grow more vigorously.
2. Timely watering: During the flowering period of coral bean, it needs appropriate watering, not excessive. It is best to let the soil dry slightly and keep it alternately dry and moist, which can effectively prevent flower drop. After it sets fruit, the dryness and moisture levels need to be well controlled to prevent fruit drop.
3. Growing temperature: Coral bean is suitable for growing in a warm, sunny environment. Its suitable growing temperature is around 18-25°C. If the temperature is too low, plastic film needs to be covered for insulation to prevent the leaves from frost damage.
4. Reasonable lighting: In spring, summer and autumn, appropriate shading care is needed. When the daytime temperature is relatively high and above 25°C, direct sunlight on the plant should be avoided, otherwise it will cause the leaves to become smaller, the internodes of the branches to shorten, and the lower leaves to turn yellow or even fall off, affecting its normal growth. In winter, because the temperature is relatively low, it can be placed in a sunny place for exposure, which helps promote photosynthesis, thereby forming flower buds, blooming and bearing fruit.
5. Pest and disease control: Potted coral bean is prone to anthracnose in hot and rainy seasons. It can be sprayed with 1000-fold methyl tolclofos solution, about once every 7-10 days, for about 3 consecutive sprays, with good results.
Overall, false cherry is still very easy to cultivate. As long as the temperature is controlled at 18-25 degrees, liquid fertilizer is applied once every half month, and more light is given in winter while less light is given at other times, it can be kept alive.