What month does Ardisia crenata bloom, and what propagation methods are there?
Ardisia crenata, also called "fugui zi" (wealth seed), is distributed in many parts of our country. Ardisia crenata is mainly grown for its ornamental berries; the berries are small, bright red and very beautiful. It is precisely because its berries are so attractive that many people overlook its flowers. In fact, it does bloom, only the blooming period is not very long.
When does Ardisia crenata bloom (which month)
Ardisia crenata generally blooms in June each year, and the blooming period may last until July. The flowers of Ardisia crenata are white or pale red, small, with somewhat pointed petals; several small flowers cluster together, making them rather elegant and lovely.
How to propagate Ardisia crenata
1. Seed propagation. Seed propagation is a commonly used method for propagating Ardisia crenata. For seed propagation, you first need to select seeds: harvest the fruit after the Ardisia crenata berries ripen, remove the skin and wash them, then sow; the seeds can also be stored in sand and sown the following spring. Note that the seeds should not be stored for too long. Seed propagation requires disinfection, disinfecting both the seeds and the soil. After disinfecting the seeds, you can continue with germination to help increase the germination rate. After germination, sow the seeds by placing them on the soil and covering with a layer of soil. After sowing, water, but be careful about the force of watering so as not to wash the seeds out of the soil.
2. Cutting propagation. Cutting propagation of Ardisia crenata is generally carried out in late spring or early autumn. When doing cutting propagation, choose young shoots of the current year from Ardisia crenata as cuttings, cut them to about 15 cm, with more than 3 leaves. When cutting, use a material with good air permeability such as river sand as the substrate, and insert the cuttings into the sand bed. Do a good job of keeping warm and moist, keep the temperature between 20°C and 30°C, and place them in a semi-shaded spot for care; when the temperature is high, pay attention to shading; the humidity should be higher, and you can spray water frequently. They can take root in about 30 to 40 days, after which they can be transplanted.
3. Layering propagation. Ardisia crenata can also be propagated by layering. Choose a robust branch and peel back the bark about 30 cm below the top tip. Press the branch into the soil and cover it with soil, or wrap the peeled area with plastic film and put some moist soil on it; it can take root in about one to two months. After the Ardisia crenata has taken root, cut off the branch and plant it.
What to do if Ardisia crenata leaves are dry, scorched and drooping
1. Water reasonably. Because prolonged drought easily causes the leaves of Ardisia crenata to become dry, scorched and drooping, watering must be sufficient and reasonable. Pay attention to keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged, and be sure to water thoroughly.
2. Prevent and control bacterial wilt. Dry, scorched and drooping leaves of Ardisia crenata also require prevention and control of bacterial wilt, so as to avoid further worsening of the damage. Bacterial wilt is likely to occur under conditions of high temperature and high humidity, soil that has not been changed for a long time and has become compacted, or excessive watering and excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer, so first of all you should prepare from the growing environment and avoid these unfavorable conditions mentioned above. If bacterial wilt occurs, streptomycin needs to be sprayed promptly for prevention and control.
What to do if Ardisia crenata leaves turn yellow
In fact, if Ardisia crenata develops yellow leaves during growth, it is largely due to the following two main reasons: one is that the watering frequency is too high; and the other is that the temperature is low and the Ardisia crenata has been frozen. If the yellowing of Ardisia crenata leaves is caused by watering, you need to loosen the soil promptly and stop watering; wait until the surface of the soil turns slightly white before watering again, and as long as the soil feels moist, you must not water. If the yellowing is caused by pests, then insecticide needs to be sprayed to kill the insects.
Ardisia crenata blooms in summer each year, and after the blooming period comes its fruiting period, so friends who like it must not miss it. If you want Ardisia crenata to grow well, you cannot do without propagation methods. Generally, propagation methods such as sowing, cutting and layering are the most common, and everyone can choose one of them according to their own preference.