Fireworks tree

Fireworks tree is a small shrub of Isatis of Labiatae (formerly Verbenaceae). Scientific name: Clero Dendrum Quadriloculare (Blanco) Merr., alias: Jasmine in Xingshuo Mountain. The plant height is 5-6 cm. In June-N of the same year, the flowers are constantly blooming, with many umbels and purplish red flower tubes. The front end explodes five white and dazzling long petals, which are colorful and colorful, like stars flashing, like "fireworks", and the stamens are like gold and silver willows. When they smile, they bounce and dance. In addition to high ornamental value, the tree's roots also have the functions of soothing the liver, regulating qi, nourishing the kidney and filling essence.

Cultivation techniques of fireworks trees

(1) Seedling raising techniques: Fireworks trees are mostly propagated by cutting. In spring, the mother plants with strong growth are selected, and the fully developed annual branches are cut into cuttings of 1-15 cm. The cuttings are planted in fine sand substrate, watered to keep the substrate moist, and the temperature is controlled at 2-3℃. After the cuttings take root and grow stably, they can be transplanted.

(2) Cultivation techniques: select moist, fertile and well-drained soil for ground planting, and the row spacing of plants shall be determined according to the needs, and water shall be poured after planting; Garden soil, river sand and humus soil are mixed with a small amount of base fertilizer for planting, and then watered to keep the soil moist; Apply Trim thin liquid fertilizer every 1 days during the growth period, and apply fertilizer once before flowering to promote good flowering; Prune after flowering, and cut off the dead branches that are too old, too dense and sick in time, so as to help the plants grow healthily and maintain a good tree shape.