First, growth habits: Muxianghua likes sunshine and warmth, and it is also resistant to semi-shade, which is most suitable for planting in the leeward and sunny places. Because Muxianghua is native to the warm region of the northern hemisphere and is relatively cold-resistant, it can overwinter in the open field in most parts of northern China. Muxianghua is not strict with soil, but it is better if it can grow in sandy soil with deep and fertile soil layer and good drainage. Of course, it can also grow normally in cohesive soil. At the same time, remember not to put it in a depression with serious moisture and water for a long time.
Second, cultivation and propagation: when cultivated in the open field, bare root transplantation can be directly carried out during the dormant period. But remember to handle the branches and vines when transplanting. Transplanting in the north is mostly in spring, and transplanting in the south is mostly in autumn. Remember to cut roots to promote rooting before transplanting, and prune again to promote multi-lateral branches. The common propagation methods are cutting and layering.
Third, watering and fertilization: the management of fixed-root seedlings is relatively extensive, slightly drought-resistant, water-resistant and moisture-resistant, so as to avoid water accumulation. When watering, pay attention to the dryness and wetness. In the dry growing season, you can water it properly. When there is a lot of rain in summer and autumn, you must remember to drain water in time. As for winter, because the weather is too cold, we can reduce the number and frequency of watering. In spring, after seeing the budding of Muxiang flowers, you can apply compound fertilizer once or twice to promote the growth of flowers and make them taste more fragrant. After winter, you can dig ditches around the roots, apply decomposed organic fertilizer and water them. Because the newly moved seedlings can't be fertilized, remember not to be too close to the roots every time you fertilize to prevent burns.
4. Pruning: Because Aucklandia grows too fast and germinates vigorously, at the beginning of planting, we must control the new branches sprouting at the base to promote the growth of the main vines, and choose the better main vines to stay, according to the size of the bracket. Generally, 3 to 4 branches are best. If there are too many, it will be too crowded. Branches should not be staggered. For slender branches, they can be woven into various shapes at will and knotted slightly to make them better attached to the bracket. Late pruning is mostly in late summer and early autumn or after flowering. Of course, pruning can also be carried out in winter and spring, but only long branches, dead branches, diseased branches and too dense branches can be cut off, which will be more conducive to ventilation and light transmission, and be careful not to prune repeatedly, otherwise it is likely to reduce too many flower buds, resulting in less flowers or no flowers.
5. Pest control: Relatively speaking, the probability of insect pests in Muxianghua is still relatively small. As for illness, the most important thing is rust, or it affects the appearance. When you see rust spots on leaves, you just need to remove the diseased leaves.
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