How to Plant Nandina? Detailed Planting Methods and Techniques
Nandina is also called heavenly pillar, orchid bamboo, and so on. It is a woody flowering plant commonly seen in the south. Because the whole plant is very beautiful, the fruit it produces is also very bright, and it has strong adaptability to the environment. It is deeply loved by many people, but many people do not know how to cultivate Nandina. Below, the editor will take you through how to plant Nandina.
Soil
To grow Nandina, you need to choose fertile, well-drained sandy soil, preferably slightly acidic. Generally, when growing it, you can mix spoonfuls with leaf mold and other materials to make the soil, and add a little manure soil as base fertilizer.
Watering
Watering should be reasonable. Watering Nandina is generally done according to the climate and weather. During relatively dry periods, you can water frequently to keep the soil moist. In summer, you can water every day, and when necessary, you can mist it. In winter, Nandina is in its dormant period, the plant is dormant, and it does not need too much water; the soil must not be too moist. During the flowering period, Nandina can be watered more to keep the potting soil moist.
Sunlight
Nandina needs sufficient light and will grow relatively well. Generally in spring, the light is quite suitable, and it can be grown outdoors. In summer, the sunlight is strong, so it needs to be shaded in time. It should be placed in a ventilated place for care. In winter, it is generally grown indoors in a place with plenty of sunlight.
Temperature
Nandina likes a warm growing environment. The suitable temperature for growth is generally around 20°C. The winter temperature should not be too low and generally needs to be kept above 8°C. The flowering temperature is generally kept at 24°C——26°C.
Fertilizing
When potting Nandina, sufficient base fertilizer is generally needed. In addition, appropriate topdressing is enough. Generally during the growth period, fertilizer can be applied once a month, mainly light fertilizer. In May, some potassium fertilizer can be applied.
Pruning
During the care of Nandina, attention should be paid to regular pruning. During the growth period, cut off the sprouting branches at the base, densely growing branches, and stems with longer fruit clusters, leaving only one or two lower-growing stems to maintain a beautiful plant shape and also help flowering and fruiting.