How much does a Radermachera sinica cost? Detailed guide to growing methods and precautions

Nowadays, when decorating a new home or opening a new shop, many people give potted plants, which not only carry good meaning but also decorate the environment. The Radermachera sinica (China doll tree) is one of them. So how much does one cost? What growing methods and precautions should we know? Let's take a look together below.

I. Basic information about Radermachera sinica

1. Origin and distribution of Radermachera sinica

Radermachera sinica is one of the garden tree species with extremely high ornamental value. It is a sun-loving tree, also known as Hainan bean tree, large-leaf ox-tail chain, ox-tail forest, and large-leaf ox-tail forest. Its tree form is elegant and beautiful, and its flowers are large with a faint fragrance. It is distributed in Guangdong, Hainan, Yunnan, Guangxi and other places in China.

2. The value of Radermachera sinica

Radermachera sinica has ornamental value and garden application prospects, and is an excellent tree species for landscaping in towns, streets, parks, courtyards and other places in tropical and southern subtropical regions; its trunk can be used for farm tools, vehicles, building materials, furniture and art materials, etc.; in addition, the roots, leaves, flowers and fruits of Radermachera sinica can also be used as medicine.

3. Feng shui effects of Radermachera sinica

The feng shui effects of Radermachera sinica are that it helps career luck, happiness and peace, attracts good fortune and wards off petty people, etc. Generally, placing it in the bedroom, on the balcony, in the living room and other locations is all fine.

II. How much does one Radermachera sinica cost?

Generally, the prices of Radermachera sinica of different specifications and origins are all different. They are introduced as follows:

1. In Suqian, Jiangsu, a 40-50 cm Radermachera sinica costs 14.8 yuan per tree; a 1.1-1.2 m tall multi-stemmed Radermachera sinica costs 95 yuan per tree, and a 1.3-1.4 m one costs 118 yuan per tree.

2. In Jiangmen, Guangdong, a Radermachera sinica with a diameter of 6 cm, a height of 1.2 m, a branching head diameter of 6 cm, and each branch diameter of 2.5 cm costs 22 yuan per tree, with a minimum order of 10000 trees.

III. Radermachera sinica growing methods and precautions you need to know!

Radermachera sinica generally uses the cutting propagation method, and it is very easy to take root during high summer temperatures. However, what is generally purchased is mostly potted plants, so the growing methods and precautions for Radermachera sinica are introduced below for everyone's reference.

1. Radermachera sinica is a tree species with well-developed roots that likes loose, breathable, and well-drained soil, so when repotting and changing soil for it, it is best to use peat soil plus perlite and vermiculite for the mix. Of course, leaf mold soil mixed with river sand can also be used for cultivation.

2. Radermachera sinica is a tree that likes light and warmth, so in severe winter, cold protection and warmth measures must be taken, and it should be moved to a warm place; in addition, the suitable growth temperature for Radermachera sinica is 20°C-21°C during the day and 18°C-19°C at night. Apart from providing shade and sun protection for Radermachera sinica in midsummer, it can receive full sun on other days when the sun is not strong, but be sure to remember never to leave it in a dark place for a long time, as this will cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off.

3. During high summer temperatures and periods of rapid growth in spring, it can be watered once a day, just keeping the soil in the pot moist; in autumn, generally water once every 3-5 days, and in winter, water once every 10-15 days, mainly determined according to the moisture condition of the pot soil; when summer and autumn are relatively dry, water can be appropriately sprayed at the top of the plant or on the leaf surface to achieve the effect of cooling and increasing humidity.

4. Under conditions of high temperature and high humidity and poor ventilation, Radermachera sinica is prone to scale insects and leaf spot disease, and from June to September it is easily attacked by mites and aphids, so prevention and control work must be done in advance, and infected leaves and branches should be removed and destroyed in time.

When watering Radermachera sinica, if using tap water, it is best to use water that has been exposed to the sun for 2-3 days, and it is best if the water temperature is close to the soil temperature. The above is all the content introduced today about growing Radermachera sinica. I hope it can be helpful to you!