How to grow Aglaia odorata (mock lime) so it grows more vigorously

Temperature: 25°C is the suitable growing temperature; Soil: choose acidic sandy soil containing humus; Fertilizing: dilute decomposed cake fertilizer; Watering: keep the soil moist but do not let it become waterlogged; Light: it is relatively shade-tolerant, and maintaining a certain amount of light can help prevent pests and diseases.

The plant's habits

Of course, we first need to know its characteristics, and then we can know exactly what to do, right? It likes warm and humid environments, is relatively sensitive to low temperatures, and is fairly afraid of the cold. Its soil requirement is loose and fertile soil. As for sunlight, larger plants are relatively more light-loving, but they are also fairly tolerant of shade, so this is not the main controlling factor.

Specific measures

Temperature:

This is the most important factor, and as we said above, it is not cold-tolerant. In fact, if the temperature reaches below zero, they will die directly. At around 16°C, although the plant can grow new branches, it is very slow and it does not bloom easily. Generally speaking, it grows best at around 25°C. So, to make the plant more vigorous, the temperature must be kept around the suitable range.

Soil:

We mentioned the soil requirements above, so when choosing, it is best to use sandy soil containing humus, preferably slightly acidic.

Fertilizer:

To make the plant more vigorous, the nutrients in the soil alone are sometimes not enough, so fertilizing is needed to supplement them. Generally, decomposed cake fertilizer is enough. However, we must pay attention to controlling the concentration; fertilizer that is too concentrated is definitely not acceptable. It can be lower in concentration and applied more frequently.

Watering:

Overall, it likes water. So the general principle is to keep the potting soil moist, but not to give too much water over the long term.

Light:

Although it is also shade-tolerant, if you want it to be vigorous, a certain amount of light is definitely indispensable. Moreover, light can also improve its ability to resist diseases and pest infestation.