1、 Suitable ambient temperature

Chocolate bricks need to grow in a place where the soil is slightly wet, but there should be no ponding. It has strong resistance to low temperature and can survive as long as it is above minus four degrees Celsius. Once the surrounding environment is lower than this point, it may be frostbitten, then dry and eventually die. Conversely, it will grow slowly under high temperature. At this time, avoid overexposure under the sun. This kind of potted plant grows from September to June of the next year, so at this stage, it is necessary to maintain the sunshine, shade and water of the environment

2、 How to water and bask in the sun

Temperance, be sure to dry thoroughly, and then pour thoroughly. The surface cannot be kept wet for a long time. It prefers sunshine. In non summer seasons, it can be placed in the sun to keep the light, which can keep its leaves chocolate color. You can't be exposed to the sun in summer. You should pay attention to proper water control. When the soil is about to dry out, pour it thoroughly at one time, and do not leave water in the leaf center

3、 How to reproduce

You can consider leaf cutting or cutting from its lateral buds for branch cutting. The method of leaf insertion is: take healthy and complete leaves, prevent them from being on the wet prepared soil, pay attention not to bury the wound in the soil, and pay attention to ventilation around to avoid direct exposure. After about a week and a half, the leaves will produce roots and buds. If you encounter hydrated leaves, discard them and keep them intact

It's easier to insert branches. Directly cut off some branches with leaves from top to bottom, and then insert them into the prepared soil. Be careful not to water them until the new branches have roots. At the beginning, it must be a small amount, and the plants must not be soaked in water

4、 Disease situation

If you get too much rain, chocolate bricks may get black spot. Once this happens, the diseased tree must be removed to avoid infection. Then, in terms of medication, carbendazim can be mixed with water and smeared on the infected leaves with a cotton swab