1、 Breeding method

1. Soil: the red dancer has low requirements for soil. For potting, use a pot with a hole in the bottom. Choosing loose and fertile acidic soil is more helpful for its growth

2. Sunshine: the red dancer is suitable for growing in a sunny environment. But in summer, it should be properly shaded to prevent direct sunlight and sunburn its leaves

3. Moisture: the red dancer should be watered enough during the growth period. Although it is relatively drought resistant, it needs to be watered after the soil surface is dry to avoid poor growth due to water shortage

4. Fertilization: the fertilization of the red dancer should be particularly controlled. Summer fertilization medicinal thin cake fertilizer water, once a month. In autumn, potassium fertilizer is mainly used to promote the redness of leaves

2、 Reproductive skills

The propagation of red dancer is mainly grafting. It is usually carried out in spring. Green maple or chicken claw maple is selected as rootstock. After grafting, the buds on the rootstock should be removed to ensure the supply of nutrients to the scion, which is more conducive to its growth

3、 Pest control

1. Diseases: the main diseases are brown spot and powdery mildew. The diseased branches and leaves need to be removed and sprayed with carbendazim solution once every 10-15 days, which can be recovered in a month

2. Insect pests: common pests include yellow thorn moth and Anoplophora glabripennis. Yellow thorn moth usually appears at night and can be lured and killed by light. Longicorn beetles bite leaves and bark and spray them with medicinal fenitrothion or dimethoate