How much does a Sinocalycanthus chinensis tree cost? Detailed planting techniques

Sinocalycanthus chinensis is a true plant of the Calycanthaceae family that blooms in May-June, with large and beautiful flowers and high ornamental and landscape application value.So how much does a Sinocalycanthus chinensis tree cost? What are the planting techniques?

1. Basic introduction to Sinocalycanthus chinensis

1. Distribution of Sinocalycanthus chinensis

Sinocalycanthus chinensis is a rare wild flower unique to China and a national second-class protected plant, also known as peony wood, yellow loquat, etc. It mostly grows on mountain slopes or stream valleys at an altitude of 600-1100 m. It is produced in Lin'an, Tiantai and other places in Zhejiang, and is cultivated in small amounts in Nanjing, Hangzhou and other places; at present, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, the United States and Canada have introduced Sinocalycanthus chinensis.

2. Value of Sinocalycanthus chinensis

Sinocalycanthus chinensis generally blooms in early summer (May-June), and its flowers are large and beautiful with high ornamental value; in addition to the flowers and leaves being ornamental, its flowers and roots can also be used as medicine, with a good effect of strengthening the stomach and relieving pain, and having a certain effect on treating stomach qi pain.

2. How much does a Sinocalycanthus chinensis tree cost?

1. The price of a 2-year-old Sinocalycanthus chinensis in Suqian, Jiangsu is 5.8 yuan/tree;

2. Price of bagged Sinocalycanthus chinensis seeds: 60 yuan/kg for purchases of 1-9 kg, 55 yuan/kg for purchases of 10-99 kg, and 50 yuan/kg for purchases of more than 100 kg.

3. What are the planting techniques for Sinocalycanthus chinensis?

Sinocalycanthus chinensis likes to grow in a warm and humid environment. Generally, it can overwinter and pass the summer normally in the Jiangnan and Jianghuai regions, and generally grows vigorously in well-drained moist sandy loam. The planting techniques for Sinocalycanthus chinensis are introduced below:

1. Sinocalycanthus chinensis can be picked when the seeds mature in mid-to-late October. Before sowing in early spring, soak the seeds in cold water for 24-28 hours. After germination, sow and cover with grass to keep moisture, and they will emerge in about half a month; alternatively, divide the plants after leaf fall in autumn each year until before budding in spring for propagation.

2. For planting Sinocalycanthus chinensis, it is suitable to choose a humid environment with not strong light. When transplanting, bring a soil ball. Before planting, apply decomposed organic fertilizer as base fertilizer. If the soil is too acidic or too alkaline, improve it to neutral soil. Keep the planting depth consistent with the original place, and after planting, water thoroughly.

3. Sinocalycanthus chinensis is topdressed once a year, after flowering. In the rainy season, pay attention to timely drainage; in spring, apply leaf-expansion fertilizer twice. From the end of June to before the dog days, apply compound fertilizer once every 10-15 days. The fertilization of Sinocalycanthus chinensis is mainly phosphate fertilizer, combined with potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers; Sinocalycanthus chinensis is a plant that is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging, so generally it is enough to keep the soil in the planting site semi-moist.

4. Sinocalycanthus chinensis is suitable for pruning after the flowers fade and before leaves emerge. Cut off dead branches, overly dense branches, crossing branches and diseased and pest-damaged branches. For annual branches, keep two or three pairs of buds at the base, cut off the upper branches, and promote branching. After that, each time the new branches grow two or three pairs of leaves, pinch them once to promote the sprouting of short and strong flower branches, making the plant shape symmetrical and beautiful. Pruning is mostly carried out from March to June, and pruning stops after July.

5. In summer, when it is rainy, hot and stuffy, pay attention to preventing scale insects. In spring and summer, prevent aphid infestation; in addition, in the high-temperature season, pay attention to preventing and controlling the occurrence of black spot and anthracnose.

The above is all the content about Sinocalycanthus chinensis. When buying Sinocalycanthus chinensis saplings, everyone must choose a regular company to purchase, and the saplings should also be selected as robust and free of pests and diseases.