1、 Soil

The requirements of iron tree on soil are relatively high. Because it is afraid of waterlogging, it is required that the drainage of soil must be good. In addition, there are some basic requirements such as looseness, ventilation and fertility. According to its habits, the soil is required to be acidic. Generally, sandy soil is better

2、 Illumination

It likes light. If the surrounding is very dark for a long time, the leaves will become dull. Generally, sufficient light should be provided throughout the year, but shade is required when the light is particularly strong. Especially when the iron tree grows new leaves, the light must be better

3、 Temperature

Iron trees like warmth. It can be kept within 20-25 ℃ at ordinary times. Special attention should be paid to cold prevention in winter, and the temperature should not be lower than 10 ℃. The temperature should not be too high in summer, because both extremes are unfavorable

4、 Watering

Generally speaking, it is afraid of waterlogging and likes to be slightly dry. Usually wait until the soil is dry before watering. The watering interval is different in each season. Spring and autumn are about once every 3-5 days. Watering is the most frequent in summer, and twice a day at the highest temperature. Usually once every 10 days in winter

5、 Fertilization

Nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer are mainly used. The concentration does not need to be too high. If the leaf color is not good-looking, you can add some ferrous sulfate to the fertilizer

6、 Pruning

Iron trees grow fast and need to be pruned after a period of time. Cut the branches and leaves that are too dense, and the yellow leaves should be cut off directly