How to grow Tetrapanax papyrifer well? A detailed guide to the latest Tetrapanax papyrifer planting techniques
Tetrapanax papyrifer is also called Tongcao, and in some places it is also called Huacao or Linan. Its main effects are clearing heat and promoting urination. Secondly, it can also be used for promoting lactation, treating edema, damp-warm disease, amenorrhea, leukorrhea, gonorrhea, etc. It likes to grow in a warm, humid, and sunny environment, so do you know how to plant Tetrapanax papyrifer? Next, let us explore the world of Tetrapanax papyrifer cultivation together.
1. Soil improvement
The planting site needs to be selected and improved according to the growth habits of Tetrapanax papyrifer. It is not cold-tolerant, and in winter the temperature of the planting site must be at least above 5 degrees. It is suitable for planting in fertile sandy soil. At the same time, the planting site should also have convenient irrigation conditions, good drainage, and strong permeability. Deeply plow the land several times, then apply sufficient base fertilizer, cultivate intensively and prepare for sowing.
2. Sowing and propagation
Tetrapanax papyrifer basically has no great restriction on planting time. Generally, planting can be carried out from April in spring to October in autumn each year. Moreover, Tetrapanax papyrifer is generally grown from seeds. Sowing is best chosen on rainy days; of course, it can also be sown after the sun goes down in the afternoon on sunny days. Sowing mainly adopts the drill method, with the distance between rows at about 20 to 30 cm. Then evenly scatter the seeds in the drills, cover with soil to hide the seeds, cover with rice straw, and water the soil to moisten it.
3. Planting management
Tetrapanax papyrifer has a relatively large water requirement. After sowing, the humidity in the field should be maintained, and at the same time, drainage should be paid attention to when there is a lot of rain. After the seedlings emerge, the rice straw covering the field needs to be lifted off, and the first intertillage and weeding should be carried out. Then when the seedlings are slightly larger, thin them out, and plant them at a density with a seedling spacing of about 6 to 10 cm. And according to the growth condition of Tetrapanax papyrifer, scientifically apply additional fertilizer to promote its rapid growth. At least 2 to 3 additional fertilizer applications are needed each year. When Tetrapanax papyrifer grows to 30 cm tall, it is time to set up supports, and manually help Tetrapanax papyrifer onto the supports.
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Tetrapanax papyrifer has strong resistance, so pests and diseases rarely occur during its growth process. However, special situations cannot be ruled out. For example, from July to September, larvae of the Akebia swallowtail butterfly will appear. Their main harm is to the stems and leaves of Tetrapanax papyrifer, so trichlorfon can be used for control during the outbreak period. Secondly, there is also the harm of aphids, which mainly damage the leaves of Tetrapanax papyrifer, and dimethoate emulsion can be used for control.
Tetrapanax papyrifer has relatively tenacious vitality, so its later management after planting is relatively simple. I believe everyone has gained some understanding of Tetrapanax papyrifer planting, so today's sharing by the editor ends here. If you want to learn more about Tetrapanax papyrifer, remember to leave a message for the editor.