Laurel needs to be planted in acidic soil with good drainage. You can directly use humus soil as the substrate for laurel. Water it every 2 to 3 days during the growth period, and apply phosphorus and potassium every half a month. Dilute fertilizer and water, prune once during the seedling stage, and prune and shape every year after shaping. Branches can be used for propagation in spring and autumn. In winter, the temperature must be controlled above 5°C. 1. Acidic soil

If you want to keep the laurel healthy, you need to prepare a loose, fertile, well-drained acidic soil for the laurel, so that the laurel can grow more For good growth, it can generally be planted directly into leaf mold soil. Adding an appropriate amount of garden soil can make the laurel grow better. 2. Water and fertilizer management

Laurel needs to master the principle of watering when the soil is not dry and watering thoroughly. Generally, watering is done every 2 to 3 days. In summer, the amount of watering can be increased when the temperature is high. During the period of vigorous growth of laurel in spring and autumn, it is necessary to apply phosphorus and potassium diluted fertilizer every half a month, so that the flowers can bloom vigorously. 3. Proper pruning

The methods and precautions for cultivating laurel are actually very simple. Every time you plant laurel, wait until it grows to a length of 20 to 30cm, and then trim the seedlings. Cut off all side branches and buds, which can promote the seedlings to grow better. After the seedlings are established, just cut off the useless branches every spring. This can make them grow robustly and increase their ornamental value. 4. Propagation method

Generally, laurel is propagated in spring and autumn. Usually, laurel is propagated by cuttings. First, pick strong laurel branches and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry the wounds quickly to prevent planting. If there is rot in the stem, just insert it directly into the soil. Keep the soil moist and wait for the branches to take root and sprout. 5. Precautions

(1) Keep warm in winter

Laurel grows better at 20-30℃. Laurel is relatively cold-resistant, but it is still needed in winter. Do a good job in keeping warm. Generally, temperatures below 5℃ will affect plant growth. Therefore, Laurel must control the temperature above 5℃ every winter to avoid frostbite to the plants.

(2) Disease and insect pest control

In summer, laurel is easily harmed by diseases and insect pests, causing its leaves to gradually shrink and turn yellow, no flowers to bloom during the flowering period, and withering. will die, so it is best to regularly deal with surrounding weeds in summer and spray the laurel with pesticides every other month to prevent pests and diseases from harming the plants.