The most important thing to do to make the branches of Podocarpus pine strong and strong is to raise it patiently. If you raise it for enough time, it will naturally become strong. Otherwise, even if a full banquet is given to Manchu and Han Dynasties every day, the desired effect will not be achieved in a short period of time. Of course, reasonable maintenance can shorten the time for the branches of Podocarpus to grow strong. For example, if your Luohan is grown loosely and ignored, it may take five years to grow to a diameter of 5 centimeters. However, if it is pruned regularly, fertilized, and provided with sufficient sunlight, it may only take four years to grow to a diameter of 5 cm.

In terms of maintenance, if we want to make Podocarpus branches strong, we can do this: 1. Prune frequently and cut off useless branches and leaves in time to reduce nutrient consumption and promote branch growth. 2. Fertilize frequently. Fertilizer should be mainly compound fertilizer and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to prevent the branches and leaves from becoming too long and the branches to be thin. 3. Get more sun. When the light is sufficient, the leaves of Podocarpus will be fully photosynthetic, synthesize more growth substances, and the growth will become lush. 4. Ensure that the planting soil is healthy and fertile and suitable for growth. Only when the root system is developed can the branches become strong.

Detailed explanation of several maintenance issues that need to be paid attention to in order to make the branches of Podocarpus strong and strong

Selection of planting soil

If you want to make the branches of Podocarpus strong and strong, the first thing is There must be good planting soil, which is the basis for its growth. If the soil quality is not good, no matter how hard you try, it will be difficult for the podocarpus to grow lush and strong. When planting podocarpus on the ground, do not plant it on garbage dumps or in areas that are too barren. Try to plant it in a place where crops can grow normally. Potted Podocarpus has higher requirements for soil quality. In addition to being fertile and slightly acidic, it must also be loose and breathable. Otherwise, if the pot soil is too wet for a long time and the oxygen content in the soil is low, the root system will not grow vigorously or rot. . Generally, humus soil is commonly used for potted podocarpus, or coarse sand, garden soil, etc. are added to the humus soil and used together.

(Use humus soil to grow Podocarpus)

Prune frequently

If you want to make Podocarpus branches strong, pruning is inevitable. The growth rate of Podocarpus is relatively slow, so pruning is mostly light pruning. It can be pruned and reshaped during winter or early spring when it is dormant. During daily maintenance, if it is found that the branches of Podocarpus are too dense, too thin, and affect ventilation and breathability, they can be cut off in time to ensure the health of the branches and leaves and reduce nutrient consumption. Heavy pruning of Podocarpus is mainly based on shaping. Cut off the branches that affect the plant shape, but don't cut too hard, otherwise new leaves will not grow for a while, and the old leaves will be cut off, which will seriously affect the growth. , cannot recover for a long time.

(Put off useless branches in time to save nutrients)

Fertilize frequently

Regardless of whether Podocarpus is planted on the ground or in a pot, it is recommended to apply some fertilizer in spring and autumn. Farmyard manure. Why should we apply farmyard manure? There are three benefits: one is that the nutrients of farmyard manure are relatively balanced, which is suitable for podocarpus that can be used to view leaves and branches. The other is that the fertilizer effect of farmyard manure is relatively long-lasting. If it is applied once in spring and autumn, the Podocarpus can grow well without applying any other fertilizer. The third point is that it is not easy to damage the roots, and it is very effective in nourishing the roots of potted podocarpus. If your Podocarpus doesn't grow well, try burying some farmyard manure around the roots when the temperature is suitable. The effect will be obvious.

(Farmyard manure is very beneficial to the growth of Podocarpus)

Flower lovers who do not have farmyard manure to use on Podocarpus can apply more compound fertilizer and less nitrogen fertilizer. Because if you want the branches to grow thicker, you need the support of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Too much nitrogen fertilizer will only grow leaves but not branches. Too much phosphorus and potassium fertilizer will cause leaf growth to be weak, photosynthesis to be weak, and branches to be difficult to grow thick. Fertilization for podocarpus grown on the ground can be arbitrary. For podocarpus planted in pots, it is best to apply more organic fertilizers such as farmyard manure and less quick-acting chemical fertilizers.

(Excessive nitrogen fertilizer will cause the branches and leaves to grow excessively)

Get more sun

Podocarpus is a light-loving plant. In addition to proper shading for small seedlings when the temperature is high in summer, large seedlings Ensuring sufficient light is also a way to make the branches thicker. Sufficient light has another advantage for Podocarpus, which is that it can make the branches age as quickly as possible, making them look more aged and more ornamental. Podocarps with insufficient light tend to have lush branches and leaves, and the growth rate of the branches is slow.

(Sufficient light is a necessary condition for the healthy growth of Podocarpus)

Summary

If you want the branches of Podocarpus to become thicker, on the one hand, you need to maintain them patiently. Time changes plant type. On the other hand, it is necessary to ensure the quality of the planting substrate, pruning frequently, fertilizing frequently, and providing more light, so as to shorten the time for Podocarpus branches to thicken. Of course, the easiest way to make Podocarpus thicken quickly is to graft it, but grafting requires a certain level of skill, which is beyond the control of novice florists.