A Complete Analysis of the Latest Planting Methods for Five-Leaf Plum

Five-leaf plum, commonly known as five-claw dragon, sow thistle, five-dragon grass, etc., is distributed across many provinces in China, mostly growing beside lower mountain paths, with some also found by ditches or in shrubbery. When cultivated artificially, it is mostly used in pots or as decoration in courtyards. Below, Qinnong Web introduces the basic planting methods for five-leaf plum.

1. Propagation Methods

The propagation methods for five-leaf plum are mainly cuttings and sowing:

1. Cutting propagation: Choose a semi-mature branch, cut it at 15-16 cm, soak it for a while in a carbendazim solution to promote rooting, then select a suitable flower pot and plant it.

2. Seed propagation: Five-leaf plum has seeds. Five or six days after the flowers fade, the seeds are generally mature. At this time the seeds are brown. After collecting them, you can dry them in the sun first, and then sow them.

2. Soil Selection

Five-leaf plum does not have high requirements for soil. Ordinary vegetable garden soil and humus soil are both fine. You can first lay a layer of cinder soil at the very bottom of the flower pot, then homemade fertilizer, that is, fermented fertilizer such as leaf, chicken, and rabbit manure, and then lay a layer of humus soil. The pot soil is then complete.

3. Flower Pot Selection

Because the five-leaf plum plant is not large, choosing a flower pot with a diameter of about 30 is enough. It is best to use a clay pot. Although it is not attractive, it is still relatively good for growing flowers. Clay pots have good air permeability and water permeability. The bottom of the flower pot must have a small hole for drainage. Before filling the pot with soil, this small hole should be partially covered with something; do not cover it completely.

4. Seedling Stage Management

If it is sown five-leaf plum, the seeds will sprout a few days after sowing. When you find the seeds sprouting and emerging from the soil surface, remember not to remove the cover, and do not water. After it grows two or three tender leaves, let the five-leaf plum receive light, and then water appropriately. When it grows to about 10 cm and the seedlings become somewhat older, you can use a garden trowel to lift them out with roots, transplant them into a prepared flower pot, water once again, and place them in a shady place. After the transplanted seedlings take root, they can be placed in the sun.

5. Daily Care

Growing five-leaf plum is actually very simple. It relatively likes warmth and sunlight. Ensure its light duration, remember to water in time, and water again when the pot soil is dry. Too much watering will cause root rot. At the same time, remember to loosen the soil to avoid soil hardening. When there are weeds in the flower pot, remove them in time to avoid pests and diseases. If pests and diseases occur, spray pesticide as early as possible. Because the five-leaf plum plant is relatively small, generally two or three plants are transplanted into one flower pot and pruned in layers, which makes it look a bit more beautiful.

The above is the introduction to five-leaf plum planting methods brought to you by Qinnong Web. In southern regions, five-leaf plum can be propagated by cuttings all year round, while sowing is mainly chosen in spring. It grows fastest when the temperature reaches 25°C, and by June or July of that year you can see the mature flowers in full bloom.