What are the precautions when growing Aglaia odorata

Aglaia odorata is a subtropical tree, an evergreen shrub or small tree of the Meliaceae family, developed from the large-leaved variety of Aglaia odorata. Aglaia odorata can remove indoor harmful substances such as sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ether, ethylene, carbon monoxide and nitrogen peroxide, and can release oxygen, so keeping a pot of Aglaia odorata at home is a very good choice, as it can provide a healthy living environment. What precautions should be taken when growing Aglaia odorata? Specifically, they can be divided into the following aspects.

1. Sufficient light: Aglaia odorata should be placed in a sunny spot in all four seasons. If Aglaia odorata is placed in a garden or on a balcony with ample light and good ventilation, with daily light of 8 hours to 12 hours or more, the plant's leaves will be dark green, the branches will grow thick and strong, it will bloom many times, the flowers will be bright yellow and the fragrance will be relatively rich. If Aglaia odorata is kept in an environment with insufficient sunlight and shade, the plant's branches and leaves will grow leggy and weak, the number of blooms will decrease and the fragrance will be faint.

2. Appropriate watering: the amount of watering should be decided according to the size of the Aglaia odorata plant, changes in climate and the placement location, so as to water at the right time and in the right amount. Before Aglaia odorata blooms, apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, and with frequent scattered sunlight and moderate watering, its flowers will have a strong fragrance. Summer is the peak growing season for Aglaia odorata, and its water demand increases accordingly, generally watering once a day. On hot and clear days, watering once in the morning and once in the evening is enough. If water is lacking, the leaves will turn yellow or even fall off. If there is a passing shower, tip the pot to drain the water after the rain to prevent root rot.

3. Suitable temperature: Aglaia odorata likes warmth, and the higher the temperature, the more fragrant the flowers it produces. Generally speaking, at temperatures above 30°C and under sufficient sunlight, the flowers produced are strongly fragrant; conversely, in an environment below 30°C, if it is also in a shaded place with insufficient light, the flowers produced will not be as fragrant as at higher temperatures. To grow Aglaia odorata well, the suitable temperature range is between 20°C and 35°C, and from June to October it can bloom as many as 5 times.

4. Reasonable fertilizing: Aglaia odorata has a strong flowering capacity and blooms many times, so nutrients must be replenished in time. After each bloom of Aglaia odorata, nutrients should be replenished promptly. Insufficient fertilizer is the main reason Aglaia odorata only grows leaves without blooming or drops leaves and buds. Therefore, when the temperature rises, Aglaia odorata should be moved outdoors for care, and after a week the soil should be loosened and some dilute nitrogen fertilizer applied; 10% to 20% decomposed cake fertilizer water or human waste water can be used, and thereafter a liquid fertilizer should be applied about once every 10 days to promote the growth of branches and leaves. Starting in June, Aglaia odorata enters its vigorous growth and flowering period, until mid-October. About once every 15 days, a relatively concentrated fertilizer mainly based on phosphorus fertilizer should be applied, or a 0.3% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution should be sprayed once every 15 days to 20 days, which will make the flowering more abundant. In particular, note that during the flowering period phosphorus fertilizer must be the main nutrient, otherwise it will only grow leaves without blooming. During the flowering period from June to October, if fertilizer is insufficient, not only will the number of blooms decrease and the flowers not be fragrant, but buds that have already appeared will also wither and fail to open.