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Zhu Jiao, also known as Red Iron Tree, is a shrub plant in the family of Agave. It has developed meadow rhizomes in the underground part and is prone to sprouting mulberry, which is different from the dragon blood tree species.Its main stem is straight and upright, with a height of 1-3 meters, without branching or with few branches.The flowers range from light red to cyan purple, with a hint of yellow in between.Distributed in the tropical regions of southern China.More than garden cultivation, it is a foliage plant.Zhu Jiao has a beautiful plant shape, gorgeous and elegant colors, and has good ornamental value.Zhu Jiao prefers a high temperature and humid climate, and is a semi shaded plant. It cannot tolerate the scorching sun in northern regions, and its leaves are prone to yellowing in completely shaded areas. It is not cold resistant. Except for Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and other places, it is only suitable to be potted indoors for viewing. It is required to be rich in humus and well drained acidic soil, avoid alkaline soil, and plant in alkaline soil where the leaves are prone to yellowing, new leaves lose color, and is not drought resistant.Potted red banana is commonly used in pots of 15-25 centimeters, and is planted when the seedling height is 20 centimeters.During the growth period, Zhu Jiao should be fertilized once every half month or with high nitrate potassium fertilizer from Huiyou 20-8-20 throughout the four seasons.The longer the main stem is, the higher it becomes, and the base leaves gradually wither, yellow, and fall off. Shortening can promote the emergence of more lateral branches, making the tree crown more beautiful.Leaves are often sprayed with water to maintain fresh and lush growth of stems and leaves.And pay attention to indoor ventilation to reduce the harm of diseases and pests.Change the basin every 2-3 years.The cultivation of red banana should pay attention to the following four key points:1. The suitable temperature for the growth of Zhu Jiao is 20-25 ℃, with a temperature range of 25-30 ℃ during the day in summer and 7-10 ℃ at night in winter.It cannot be lower than 4 ℃, and some varieties can withstand low temperatures of 0 ℃.It can be seen that Zhu Jiao has strong adaptability.2. Zhu Jiao is more sensitive to water.During the growth period, the soil in the pot must be kept moist.Lack of water can easily cause falling leaves, but too much water or accumulated water in the pot can also cause leaf shedding or yellowing of leaf tips.During the growth period of stems and leaves, frequent water spraying is recommended, with an air humidity of 50% to 60% being more suitable.3. Zhu Jiao has a strong adaptability to light.Bright light is most beneficial for the growth of red banana, but short-term strong light or longer half shade has little effect on the growth of red banana.Proper shading at noon in summer to reduce light intensity is extremely beneficial for the growth of banana leaves.4. It is advisable to use fertile, loose, and well drained sandy loam soil, which is not resistant to salt alkali and acidic soil.Potting plants often use a mixture of humus soil or peat soil, culture soil, and coarse sand.The foliage plant Zhu Jiao has a beautiful shape, gorgeous and elegant colors, and is suitable for indoor decoration as a potted plant.Potted young plants, embellished with red banana cabins and window sills, elegant and unique.Place the venue, public places, and entrances and exits of the hall in a dignified and tidy manner, fresh and pleasing to the eye.Several pots of display windows and tea rooms showcase elegance and luxury.There are many cultivated varieties and significant changes in leaf shape, making it a commonly used plant for decorating indoor spaces.