1、 Curing method

1. Temperature: Cross Star brocade is a cool plant, which is better between 15 and 20 degrees. It has a special habit of dormancy in high temperature, so generally speaking, it will not grow in summer. In addition, it should be kept above 10 degrees in winter

2. Illumination: Cross Star brocade likes light. It is slightly resistant to half shade, but in very dark places, its plant type will become very loose, and the pink on the edge of its leaves will become lighter or even disappear. Therefore, do not put it in a place too dark. But in summer, strong light should be avoided

3. Watering: Cross Star Jinxi likes a slightly dry environment. It is very afraid of waterlogging. However, in the growth period, it can be watered a little more. Specifically, it does not grow in high temperature from September to June of the next year

4. Fertilization; The season when cross star brocade needs fertilizer is also from September of the growth period to June of the second year. The specific frequency can be once every two weeks or once a month

2、 Breeding skills

1. Reproduction: beheading can be used for reproduction. It not only has a high probability of success, but also can shape the shape of the mother plant. Generally speaking, it can be carried out as long as the temperature is appropriate. Choose strong branches with growth points, about three to five centimeters in length, and cut them off. When the wound is dry, it can be inserted into the matrix. Don't pour too much water for the time being and supply water in a few days

2. Pruning: in the process of curing it, it needs to be pruned regularly. The main pruning is too messy branches. After pruning, it can not only make its shape more beautiful, but also make its transmittance better

3、 Diagnosis and treatment problems

1. Diseases: there are often some diseases, especially when the temperature is high and the humidity is high in summer. For example, "anthrax", "leaf spot" and so on. The commonly used medicine is Carbendazim and the like, which needs to be trimmed in time

2. Insect pests: the main two are "red spider" and "aphid", which can be controlled by spraying insecticides two or three times

4、 Other issues

1. Toxicity: it has no toxicity and can absorb harmful substances to a certain extent

2. Whether it can be raised at home: Yes, it is very suitable as an ornamental plant, and the decoration is good< a>