How to grow Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose

It is not difficult to master the breeding method of Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose. First, prepare the soil suitable for the growth of Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose, control the watering frequency and amount of water, and then provide sufficient light. Use more nitrogen fertilizer when fertilizing, or use soybeans as a homemade fertilizer. In addition, we must prevent and control anthracnose and scale insects and other pests. Cuttings are commonly used for reproduction, with a high survival rate.

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The breeding environment

1. Loose soil

Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose likes to grow in fertile and loose sandy soil, which is rich in humus and has good ventilation and drainage. It can be mixed with leaf mulch and coarse sand, and a small amount of decomposed chicken manure can be added as a base fertilizer.

2. Water appropriately

Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose is a drought-tolerant plant, so it should not be watered too much. Watering once every 10-15 days in spring and autumn is enough, and every 5 days in summer Watering once, but in winter Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose will stop growing, even if it is not watered for 1 to 2 months, there will be no effect.

3. Sufficient light

Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose needs sufficient light to grow. Except for the strong light of midsummer, full sun can be accepted in the other three seasons. The more the light is enough, the more vigorous the growth will be. Pay attention to shading in summer. If the light is too strong, it will easily cause the plants to turn yellow. In winter, it is best to place it in a sunny place to fill the light.

4. Reasonable fertilization

During the growth period of Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose, fertilizer can be applied every other month, and the fertilizer is mainly nitrogen fertilizer. You can also make pure natural fertilizer by yourself, smash the soybeans or peanuts and bury them in a flowerpot.

Reproduction method

The propagation method of Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose is generally cutting, cutting a 5-6 cm long branch from the mother plant of Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose, because Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt . et Rose has a lot of juice. After cutting it, you can wrap the wound with plant ash, and then place it in a cool, ventilated place to dry before cutting.

When cutting cuttings, directly insert Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose branches into the soil and pour an appropriate amount of water, and then put them in a cool and ventilated place for curing. After a week, the pot soil began to dry out. At this time, add a small amount of water and follow the principle of “preferably dry than wet”. If the soil is too moist, it will easily cause the wound to rot. As long as the amount of water is well controlled, it will generally take about a month to take root.

Pest control

1. Anthracnose

After Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose is infected with anthracnose, relatively large spots will be formed on its fleshy stems, which are 2 to 3 cm in diameter and are irregularly round. The early color is grayish-brown, but it will become grayish-white in the later stage. After discovery, the diseased part should be removed in time, and then the wound should be smeared with copper oxychloride solvent every 5 days.

2. Scale insects

Scale insects will feed on the sap of Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britt. et Rose, seriously affecting plant growth. If the number is small, it can be killed manually, if the number is too large, spray omethoate solution for control. You can also spray insect pests with laundry detergent. Washing clothes can block the stomata of scale insects and make them unable to breathe and die. Remember to wash the plants after killing the insects.