What are the precautions for planting Magnolia biondii? Summary of the latest key points
What we generally call Magnolia biondii is also the flower of Magnolia biondii; it is one of the Chinese medicinal herbs, and its cultivation was once banned in ancient China. Magnolia biondii is currently a very precious plant in China, with difficult cultivation techniques and low yield, so its economic value is high. At present, Magnolia biondii is mainly distributed in Yunnan, Fujian, Hubei and other places in China. Today we will briefly understand a few issues that need attention during the cultivation of Magnolia biondii. Let's take a look together.
1. Soil
Magnolia biondii has the characteristics of liking light, liking fertilizer, liking moisture, not tolerating shade, and tolerating cold. Generally, the planting site is chosen near a water source, with good drainage, deep soil layer, rich in organic matter, and sunny neutral soil or slightly acidic soil. Of course, the best soil is loose on top and firm below, mixed with sandy soil, so that the soil has strong fertilizer and water retention capacity.
2. Methods
Because Magnolia biondii can be planted by many methods, such as seed propagation, division propagation, layering propagation, and air layering, etc. So when we adopt different planting methods, there are naturally some points that need attention. Seed propagation can generally be carried out in spring and autumn. Before sowing, the seeds should be soaked in warm water for three or four days, and sowing should be carried out after the seeds open. Division propagation is generally carried out in late winter and early spring, while layering is carried out in early spring. Air layering is different from layering and is generally carried out at the end of June each year.
3. Water
Magnolia biondii has a relatively large demand for water. Whether during the seedling stage or the growth period after planting, we must do a good job in water management. When raising seedlings, we should water frequently, but control the amount of water, as long as the humidity is maintained at around 40 percent. After planting, it should also be watered frequently to keep the soil moist, which can promote the growth of new roots. But after Magnolia biondii is planted and survives, its demand for water will decrease. If there is no drought weather, basically no watering is needed.
4. Pruning
During the growth period of young trees, we need to promote the growth of side branches, so we need to remove the terminal buds of Magnolia biondii. Only in this way can new branches and trunks be cultivated to form a crown. At the same time, this is also conducive to earlier flowering and achieving early production. Secondly, after Magnolia biondii has been cultivated for three years, we should prune the branches and leaves that do not bear fruit to promote the growth of new branches, which is conducive to the formation of flower buds. In addition, old branches, dead branches, diseased and insect-damaged branches, etc. should be thinned out, which can also improve the yield and quality of Magnolia biondii.
Magnolia biondii can be said to be a very scarce Chinese medicinal herb on the market at present, and it is also one of the plants protected by the state. So when planting it, we also need to pay attention to handling the relevant certificates and procedures, otherwise we will bear legal responsibility.