Xiangteng grows well in warm, humid, sunny and well-ventilated places, and the maintenance environment should not be too dark. The suitable growth temperature should be between 20-30 degrees, not more than 35 degrees, and the room temperature in winter should not be lower than 10 degrees. They like sandy loam rich in humus and well drained. Control the application of nitrogen fertilizer in the growth period, plants rarely appear pests and diseases, but we should also pay attention to prevention.

Brief introduction of Teng Piaoxiang

Xiangteng is a plant of Apocynaceae, which can be propagated by cutting in spring, summer and autumn.

Xiangteng leaves are opposite, oval, wrinkled, shiny, axillary, red and pink, and bloom almost all year round from early spring to late autumn.

Method for cultivate fragrant vine

Xiangteng grows well in warm and humid places with sufficient sunlight and good ventilation, and can grow in half a day to all-day sunshine. The maintenance environment should not be too dark. The suitable growth temperature should be between 20-30 degrees, not more than 35 degrees, and the room temperature in winter should not be lower than 10 degrees. They like sandy loam rich in humus and well drained.

You can cut fragrant vines and tender and healthy branches in spring, summer and autumn, and the length can be about 10 cm, and some leaves can be cut off before cutting. After cutting, the temperature should be about 20 degrees and the humidity should be appropriate.

Watering method

Xiangteng is not resistant to stagnant water, so it must not be watered excessively at ordinary times. If there is water, it should be drained in time. Generally, the soil can be kept semi-moist, which can supply water and do no harm to plants.

Fertilization method

Xiangteng doesn't need much fertilizer. During the whole growth period, it only needs to be used three to five times, which is enough to meet its requirements. In addition, some base fertilizer can be applied when planting.

Pruning method

Sweet vines are very resistant to pruning. If it is an older plant, it needs strong pruning in spring to promote it to grow more and stronger branches. If it is a tender plant, it is mainly aimed at its morphological restoration. You can cut it lightly at this time. In addition, it should be repaired after flowering.

Matters needing attention in the cultivation of Xiangteng

Xiangteng needs to be maintained in a sunny place, and insufficient light affects flowering. The application of nitrogen fertilizer should be controlled during the growth period, otherwise the number of flowers will be less. In addition, plants are resistant to stress, and there are few pests and diseases, but we should also pay attention to preventive measures.