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Why should the roots of Schisandra chinensis be pruned before transplanting?
The benefit of pruning the root hairs of Schisandra chinensis seedlings before planting is: after the roots are cut, the seedlings can be stimulated and encouraged to generate and grow new roots. The length of the roots left after cutting is generally best kept between 10-12cm; seedlings with roots shorter than 10cm should also be trimmed so as to promote the growth of new roots.
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Schisandra chinensis asexual propagation and seedling raising: Rootstock method for green-branch cleft grafting
For the cultivation of rootstocks for green-branch cleft grafting, refer to open-field direct seeding for seedling raising. If the rootstocks are not dug out before winter arrives, pruning must be carried out before the ground freezes. Leave 3 to 4 buds on each rootstock and cut at about 5 cm, then water thoroughly with winter-protection water to prevent freeze damage and drying out. If the rootstock seedlings are to be planted out the following year, the seedlings can be dug out and stored in cellars or trenches, which is more beneficial for rootstock seedling management. When planting out the following year, they also need to be cut back to 3 to 4 buds to establish the trunk. Rootstock seedlings that overwinter in place should be irrigated promptly after the ground thaws the following year and given a topdressing of quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer to promote new shoot growth. Keep 1 to
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Detailed Explanation of the Cultivation Method for Exposed Roots in Goji Berry Bonsai
Goji berry has strong sprouting ability and adaptability, prefers low temperatures and is not afraid of severe cold; it sprouts early, sheds leaves late, and its fruit does not drop, giving it a long ornamental period; each year in spring and autumn it produces new leaves twice, blooms twice, and sets fruit twice. Moreover, it is small and dense, with small but abundant flowers and numerous bright red fruit, and its fruit is also a fine tonic for strengthening the body. Therefore, it is a very popular material for small bonsai. However, thick goji berry trunks are hard to obtain, so roots are often used in place of trunks to make bonsai, but its roots are mostly single and rarely branch. This makes it difficult to create a small, perfect goji berry bonsai with exposed hanging roots and claws. In recent years, the author
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