How to Grow Blumea balsamifera? Latest Planting Techniques and Methods Tutorial
Blumea balsamifera is a perennial herb or subshrub of the Asteraceae family, mainly growing under forest, in valleys or on grassland at altitudes of 600-1000 m. The whole plant can be used as medicine, having the effect of inducing sweat and clearing phlegm, and can be used to treat heatstroke, chest and abdominal pain and other symptoms. So how should Blumea balsamifera be planted? Let's take a look together.
1. Growth Habits
Blumea balsamifera has a fairly developed root system and prefers sunny plots with high, dry terrain and good drainage. The soil should preferably be acidic or neutral soil with a deep soil layer, and continuous cropping on the same land should be avoided. The suitable average growing temperature is 18-21 degrees. It has a certain drought resistance; during mild drought, lack of water has little effect on it, but if it is in a dry environment for a long time, its growth will be extremely slow, and in severe cases the leaves will drop and the plant will wither and die.
⟦NL>2. Propagation Methods
Blumea balsamifera can be propagated by both sexual and asexual methods, and asexual propagation is mainly used in production. Its underground rhizome produces buds during growth, and these buds grow into separate seedlings. These separate seedlings can be separated and transplanted in April-May, and before long they become new plants. Its sexual propagation is by sowing. Although its seed germination rate is relatively low, once the seeds germinate and grow into mature plants, their growth is extremely luxuriant and their disease resistance is also strong.
3. Planting
When the cultivated seedlings have grown to 5-20 cm, they can be transplanted. The best time for transplanting is April-May. When transplanting, dig out the seedlings, being careful not to damage the root system excessively, dip the roots in mud slurry, and complete the transplanting within two days. When transplanting, the row spacing should be controlled at about 1 m, and the plant spacing varies from 15-100 cm. Choose the transplanting plant spacing according to the fertility status of the soil. If the soil fertility is good, it can be planted appropriately densely; otherwise, it should be planted appropriately sparsely. When transplanting, keep the stem upright and centered, spread out the root system, then cover with soil and water.
4. Field Management
One week after planting, check the survival rate of the seedlings in good time. Plants that have not survived show withered central leaves, while surviving plants show expansion of the upper central leaves. For plants that have not survived, replant seedlings promptly and transplant again. By the end of June, plants that have already survived are also very prone to death from pests and diseases, so pest and disease control should be done well. After survival, topdressing should be combined with intertillage and weeding. Intertillage and weeding should be carried out 2-3 times each year to loosen the soil and promote root growth.
The above is an introduction to the planting techniques of Blumea balsamifera. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.