Ilex cornuta is a beautiful plant, which has many advantages, such as easy growth, cold tolerance, shade tolerance and so on, and also has high ornamental value. There are some skills to be mastered in the maintenance of golden Ilex cornuta. Here are some maintenance methods of golden Ilex cornuta.
1. illumination: Ilex cornuta is a shade-loving plant, which can be placed in a semi-shade or a bright place. If the light is too strong, it will do harm to the plants and even lead to death.
golden Ilex cornuta
2. Temperature: The suitable growth temperature of golden Ilex cornuta is 15℃-25℃, which can tolerate lower temperature, but it is better not to be lower than -5℃. In the high temperature environment, it is necessary to ensure air circulation and avoid plant injury.
Golden Ilex cornuta
3. Water: Golden Ilex cornuta is drought-tolerant, so it doesn't need to be watered frequently. Generally speaking, water once a week is enough, but be careful not to water too much to avoid water soaking in the roots. In a dry environment, you can appropriately increase the number of watering.
Golden Ilex cornuta
4. Fertilization: Golden Ilex cornuta is barren-tolerant, so frequent fertilization is not needed. Generally speaking, it is enough to apply thin fertilizer once every other month. In the growing season, the number of fertilization can be appropriately increased.
golden Ilex cornuta
5. Pruning: Golden Ilex cornuta grows slowly and generally does not need to be pruned frequently. If pruning is needed, it can be done in spring or autumn, and the excessively long branches can be cut short to keep the plant beautiful. At the same time, withered branches and leaves can also be cut off to keep the plants growing healthily.
Ilex cornuta
6. Pests and diseases: Ilex cornuta is less affected by pests and diseases, but it is still necessary to check the plant condition regularly. If there are pests and diseases, measures should be taken to treat them in time.
7. Changing pots: Golden Ilex grows slowly, so it is generally unnecessary to change pots frequently. The pot soil can be properly changed every one or two years to ensure the healthy growth of plants.
8. Placement: Golden Ilex cornuta is suitable to be placed in a cool and ventilated place indoors or outdoors, not in a place where there is strong wind or sunshine.