How to grow Gelsemium sempervirens

When cultivating Gelsemium Sempervirens, it is better to use neutral soil, which can be potted with a mixture of peat and saprophytic soil. During the growth stage, the temperature should be controlled at around 18℃ ~ 28℃. Generally, it should be placed in a place with sufficient light.

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1. Gelsemium Sempervirens soil preparation

Gelsemium Sempervirens prefers to grow in loose, porous soil rich in organic matter. It is better to use neutral soil when potted. Excessive alkali or acid soil should be avoided to avoid poor root growth.

2. Breeding management of Gelsemium Sempervirens

Light and temperature environment is an important condition in the breeding of Gelsemium Sempervirens. During the growth stage, the temperature should be controlled at around 18℃ ~ 28℃, preferably not lower than 0℃ or higher than 35℃, otherwise the growth would stop. In normal curing, it should be placed in a place with sufficient light.

3. Water and moisturize for Gelsemium Sempervirens

Gelsemium Sempervirens grow faster in moist and fertile soil. It is best to maintain the principle of "do not or do not water, but water thoroughly" during the growth period. During spring and summer, the soil should always be sparse and soft, spray water if the air is too dry, and water should be strictly controlled in winter to keep the soil slightly wet.

4. Nutrient requirements of Gelsemium Sempervirens

For Gelsemium Sempervirens, it is better to apply compound fertilizer mainly during seedling, or dilute urea solution. After forming, the plants enter the seedling stage, it is better to apply compound fertilizer solution once or twice every one month, and boron, sugar or amino acid substances can be appropriately added for two or three times during flowering, so as to make the color more bright.

5. Notes for breeding Gelsemium Sempervirens

Due to the virulence of the whole plant of Gelsemium Sempervirens, its toxic substances are mainly concentrated in flowers and young leaves, among which its juice has a strong stimulus response to human skin. During curing, it should be careful not to ingest or touch it, otherwise it will cause gastrointestinal discomfort and abdominal pain. At this time, some mung bean soup should be taken and then sent to the hospital.