The Latest Cultivation Methods and Precautions for Serissa
Serissa (Serissa japonica) is an evergreen small shrub in the family Rubiaceae. Because its flowering period is mainly concentrated in June, it is called "June snow." Serissa has fairly high ornamental value and is very popular as a potted plant in China. Moreover, the roots, stems and leaves of Serissa can all be used as medicine, with various medicinal effects such as soothing the liver and relieving depression, and clearing heat and draining dampness. So how should Serissa be cultivated? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation methods and precautions for Serissa. Let's take a look!
1. Soil Selection
Serissa has fairly strong growth ability and is relatively drought-tolerant, so under normal circumstances, Serissa is not very strict about soil requirements. However, when cultivating it artificially, in order to ensure Serissa's ornamental value and growth ability, soil selection is still very important. Therefore, before planting, we should choose soil that is rich in humus, loose, sufficiently fertile and highly permeable for planting, and the soil should be kept slightly acidic. After choosing the soil, we should pay attention to proper soil preparation, then apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer to improve soil fertility and promote the growth of Serissa.
2. Propagation Methods
The propagation methods of Serissa are mainly cutting and division. Cutting propagation has no time requirement, and generally cuttings can be taken throughout the year. It is mainly based on hardwood cuttings around February in spring and softwood cuttings during the plum rain season, and the survival rate of cuttings taken in these two periods is the highest. Division propagation, on the other hand, needs to be carried out in early spring each year before the branches sprout, or after autumn when the plant stops growing. When using the cutting method, pay attention to proper watering after cutting to keep the soil moist, which can effectively improve the survival rate.
3. Water and Fertilizer Management
During the cultivation of Serissa, watering is indispensable. Only by keeping the soil moist can Serissa grow better. During the growing season, it needs to be watered about once a day; if there is cloudy and rainy weather, then watering can be stopped. In summer, the temperature is high and water evaporates quickly, so it needs to be watered about twice a year; after entering winter, the amount of watering should be reduced to help it overwinter safely. Then pay attention to doing a good job of fertilizing, but be careful to control the frequency and concentration of fertilization to avoid excessive leggy growth of the plant. In spring and autumn, apply a light phosphorus fertilizer about once every 2-4 weeks, and in autumn apply farmyard manure once every 3 weeks.
4. Precautions
Every spring, Serissa plants will sprout new buds. In order to ensure Serissa's ornamental value, excess new buds should be removed in time, and keeping about 4 new buds is enough. If there are dead branches or old branches, also pay attention to properly pruning them, which can not only avoid leggy growth of Serissa but also reduce nutrient consumption. Then during the cultivation process, be sure to maintain a good ventilation environment, provide sufficient light, and do a good job of weeding, etc. Provide a good growing environment for Serissa.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation methods and precautions for Serissa. The cultivation methods for Serissa are relatively simple, but it cannot be managed extensively either; you should pay more attention to some basic issues. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!