How to grow Taxus chinensis (Chinese yew)? The latest cultivation methods and precautions

Taxus chinensis is a very precious plant that has already begun to verge on extinction. It is not only a treasure in flower cultivation, with extremely high ornamental value and environmental purification capacity, but its anti-cancer effect is also world-famous, so it also has extremely high medicinal value. All of these make its value extremely high, and many people have started to grow it, so how should Taxus chinensis be grown, and what should be noted when cultivating it? Let's take a look together.

1. Planting conditions

Taxus chinensis originates from the Yangtze River basin. It likes warm and humid environments and is a strongly shade-loving tree species, suitable for growing in loose, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Many people, when growing it in pots, mix their own nutrient soil so that the plant grows in a suitable environment. The planting area requires a temperature of 20-30 degrees, and in winter the lowest temperature must not be lower than 5 degrees. It grows faster in an environment with sufficient light, but seedlings are not tolerant of strong light, so these points should be noted when planting.

2. Propagation methods

Taxus chinensis has two propagation methods: sowing and cuttings. When sowing, the seeds must be pre-germinated, because the seed coat of Taxus chinensis has poor permeability and the seeds are not easy to germinate. After the seeds are stored mixed with sand in the open air, they can be sown once most of them have split open and shown white, and this process lasts more than a year. When sowing, after the seeds are disinfected by dressing with chemicals, they are mixed evenly with wet sand at a ratio of 1:3 and then sown. For cutting propagation, both softwood cuttings and hardwood cuttings of Taxus chinensis can be used, but it is best to use the tender shoots grown in the current year, as this gives a high survival rate. When taking cuttings, they can be soaked in a naphthalene acetic acid solution for 2-3 hours, which helps rooting.

3. Watering and fertilizing

Taxus chinensis is a plant that likes moisture but fears waterlogging, so the soil must always be kept moist, and especially during drought, remember to water in time. However, in the rainy summer, drainage and waterlogging prevention measures should be taken well. In autumn, when the temperature begins to drop, watering should be reduced, and keeping the soil neither dry nor wet is best. Before the winter freeze, water once with freezing water so that it can overwinter safely. Fertilizing should be carried out according to the plant's growth condition. Generally, for mature plants, in September-October each autumn, each plant should be given 100-200 jin of decomposed livestock manure, and in early spring each plant should be given 1-2 jin of compound fertilizer.

4. Precautions

After Taxus chinensis seedlings have been raised by sowing or cuttings, it is best to transplant them in early spring before budding. Large seedlings should be transplanted with soil. In addition, during daily management, the soil should often be loosened and weeds removed. Dead branches and fallen leaves can also be spread over the root system, which can keep the soil acidic. Every autumn and winter, pruning should be done well to maintain a good tree shape. When watering, pay attention to water quality; natural rainwater is best, followed by clean river water and lake water. If well water is used, pay attention to the pH; if it is too alkaline, it is not good for plant growth. Also pay attention to water temperature; the water temperature is best close to the air temperature, which is good for plant growth. When using tap water, it should first be stored in a container for 1-2 days before watering, so as to avoid physiological wilting and causing the plant to die.

The above are the cultivation methods and precautions for Taxus chinensis. We hope they can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please follow us.