How to care for Babao tree

How to care for Babao tree

The Babao tree (scientific name: Radermachera sinica), also known as the happiness tree and the fortune tree, is loved by families and offices because of its lush foliage and auspicious meaning. To raise a Babao tree well, you need to understand its growth habits, maintenance points, and solutions to common problems. Here is a detailed guide on caring for the Babao tree.

1. Basic information about Babao tree

The Babao tree is native to southern China and Southeast Asia and belongs to the Bignonaceae family. Its leaves are bright green and the plant shape is beautiful, making it suitable for indoor potted plants. The following are the basic characteristics of the Babao tree:

2. Maintenance points of Babao tree

To maintain Babao trees, you need to pay attention to lighting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, etc. The following are specific maintenance methods:

1. Lighting

Babao tree likes scattered light and tolerates semi-shade, but long-term lack of light will cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. It is recommended to place it near a bright window or balcony to avoid direct sunlight.

2. watering

The Babao tree likes a humid environment but cannot tolerate stagnant water. Watering should follow the principle of "see dry, see wet" and keep the soil slightly moist. Watering frequency can be appropriately increased in summer and reduced in winter.

3. Fertilize

Babao tree needs sufficient nutrients during its growth. It is recommended to apply diluted compound fertilizer once a month and stop fertilizing in winter. Avoid overfertilizing to avoid burning the roots.

4. Pruning

Regularly pruning dead branches, diseased branches and overly dense branches will help the plants to be ventilated and light-transmitted and promote the growth of new branches. Carbendazim can be applied to the wound after pruning to prevent infection.

3. Common problems and solutions

In the process of caring for Babao trees, you may encounter some problems. The following are common problems and solutions:

4. How to propagate Babao tree

Babao trees can be propagated by cuttings and seeds. Cutting is the most commonly used method, with simple operation and high survival rate.

1. Propagation by cuttings

Choose healthy semi-lignified branches, cut them into 10-15 cm cuttings, insert them into moist sand or vermiculite, maintain humidity, and they will take root in about 2-3 weeks.

2. Sowing and propagating

Soak the seeds and sow them in loose soil, keep them moist, and they will germinate in about 1-2 weeks. The sowing and propagation cycle is long, suitable for patient florists.

5. Summary

The Babao tree is an easy-to-maintain indoor ornamental plant. As long as you master the key points of lighting, watering, fertilizing and pruning, you can make it thrive. When encountering problems, adjust the maintenance methods in time, and the Babao tree will definitely reward you with a greenery.