Suitable for living in a warm, humid and well-ventilated environment. Like sunshine, tolerant to shade, and grow well in loose, fertile and well-drained soil.

Breeding and cultivation

Umbrella trees can be propagated by sowing and cutting. When sowing, it is best to sow immediately after harvest, so that the germination rate is high. You can have your hair cut in spring, summer and autumn, which is usually combined with plastic surgery. Cut off the branches of plants with irregular plant shapes at a distance of 10- 15 cm from the soil surface of the basin, so that the mother branches can grow several branches and cultivate a good tree shape. Cut the cut semi-lignified branches into 8- 10 cm long stem segments and 2-3 segments outside the stem segments, and cut them into seedbeds planted in river sand or perlite, keeping certain substrate humidity and air humidity, and paying attention to shading. It usually takes about a month to take root and sprout. High pressure propagation can also be used for thick branches with high lignification.

Planting management

Umbrella potted plants can be mixed with garden soil and humus soil as matrix. March -65438+ 10 is its vigorous growth period, with a large increase. Generally, apply fertilizer once a month, while keeping the soil moist to ensure sufficient water, and spray it on the leaves frequently to prevent the leaves from drying and turning yellow. Avoid direct sunlight in summer, and pay attention to proper shading, generally 30-40% shading is appropriate, so as to avoid the leaves from losing luster or burning and yellowing due to the hot sun exposure. Interior decoration should be placed in a place with certain diffuse light, and pay attention to ventilation. In late autumn and winter, it is necessary to reduce the amount of watering and control the amount of fertilization; Spraying 0.3-0.5% potassium dihydrogen phosphate and other phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in late autumn can promote the senescence of branches and leaves and improve the cold resistance in winter. Anthracnose, scale insects and red spider can occur in greenhouses and indoors with high temperature, humidity and poor ventilation, so attention should be paid to observation and timely prevention and control.

Landscape use

Umbrella leaves are wide, soft and drooping, shaped like umbrellas; With distinct branches and leaves, elegant plant shape, light and not thin posture and a sense of hierarchy, it has been widely cultivated in various provinces and regions in China in recent years. Umbrella trees are shade-resistant, easy to manage and maintain, and can be continuously placed indoors for a long time. It is an excellent medium and large foliage plant suitable for hotels, conference places, living rooms, corridors and corridors, and also an ideal ornamental plant in the corner of family living rooms, study rooms and bedrooms.