Raytheon

Also known as prismatic tequila, it is native to south-central Mexico. Happy warm
dry
sunny environment. Adaptable, more cold-resistant, slightly cloudy, afraid of flooding. Good for well-drained, fertile sandy loam. Winter temperatures are not less than
4 degrees Celsius.




breeding:


commonly used subsexual reproduction. Between April and May of spring, the roots of the budding sub-plants of the base of the mother plant can be dug out and planted. If the sub-plant does not have roots, can be temporarily inserted in the sand bed, to take root and then move the plant on the pot. If the flowering is strong, the mother plant tends to wither and die. Can also be sown and bred, germination is not difficult.


Cultivation:


the growth of raytheon is slow, potted plants need to change pots every year, add well-drained soil. Plant drought-tolerant, long-term per watering 1 time, should wait for the pot soil dried through and then watered again. If water accumulates in the basin, it often causes the leaves to yellow and the roots to rot. During the growth process, if the long-term light is insufficient, the leaves become longer, the first end color prickly dim, affecting the viewing effect. Fertilize once a month. After autumn, Raytheon growth is slow, pot soil should be kept dry, otherwise low temperature moisture is very detrimental to plant growth.


Pests and diseases:


can sometimes occur in the area of leaf spot disease hazards, can be sprayed with Bordeaux liquid (1:1:100) many times. Pests have shellworms, powder lice hazards, with 40% oxidizing fruit oil 1500 times liquid sprayed.


Application:


small species in the Raytheon tequila, with grey-green leaves, spiral arrangement, red-brown spikes stand out. It is often used for potted ornamental. Suitable for family balconies and flower racks.