What are the latest methods for dwarfing honeysuckle
Honeysuckle is also called Japanese honeysuckle, and it is a very famous herbal medicine. Honeysuckle is a household name because of its special effect of clearing heat and reducing internal heat. Almost any medicine for clearing heat and reducing internal heat is very likely to contain honeysuckle, and the human body absorbs the active ingredients of honeysuckle very well. Because the roots and stems of honeysuckle are relatively thin and its growth rate is relatively fast, its tree shape and growth are difficult to control and regulate, so we need to dwarf honeysuckle. Then below, Shuaishuai will tell everyone how to dwarf honeysuckle!
☆What is honeysuckle dwarfing?☆
Honeysuckle dwarfing is needed because its roots and stems are too slender, causing excessive growth and making the overall tree shape difficult to control. This will cause honeysuckle to have long internodes and fewer flowers. So in order to solve this problem, the concept of honeysuckle dwarfing came about. Then let us continue below to look at the detailed steps:
1. Control water and fertilizer
First, when honeysuckle dwarfing is needed, the usual water and fertilizer for honeysuckle should be controlled. The previous amount of fertilizer and water should now be reduced, with control applied to watering and fertilizing by reducing the amount each time. This is especially true in spring, when there are many rainy days, so we should avoid rain. In addition, the number of waterings should also be reduced, because the air humidity on rainy days will definitely rise. To achieve the dwarfing effect, the internodes should also be shortened, and before the honeysuckle flower buds grow out, the number of flowers should be increased. In addition, during the period when branches stop growing and the bud pregnancy period, nitrogen fertilizer should be applied reasonably to supplement the plant with nitrogen, so that the flowers can bloom large and bright.
2. Repot at the appropriate time
The interval for repotting honeysuckle should be one or two years longer than the usual repotting interval. For example, ordinary potted flowers are repotted only once every one or two years, while honeysuckle should be repotted once every three or four years. Because the repotting interval is too long, the number of times honeysuckle is repotted should correspondingly become fewer. The root absorption function of honeysuckle will naturally decline somewhat, making the plant more aged. In this way, the overall growth rate of the plant is alleviated, making the whole tree shape more balanced. The local roots and stems of honeysuckle will also become thicker and will not grow thinner and longer the more they grow. The whole plant shape will be dwarfed, thereby making the flowers more abundant.
3. Control shoots with growth inhibitors
In addition to using physical methods to inhibit and dwarf it, we can also use chemical means. Yes, that is applying chemicals. We can use some common growth inhibitors to control its growth. When honeysuckle grows to 5 cm, it can be sprayed with paclobutrazol and B9 solution or chlormequat, all of which can be effective. Several consecutive applications can well inhibit the rampant growth of stems and vines and dwarf the overall tree shape.
4. Dwarfing, shaping and pruning
Honeysuckle can be dwarfed when it begins to be potted and planted. It is pruned for shaping, and regular pruning in this way can make its local branches grow more thick and strong and prevent them from growing in a slender direction. In addition, any very dense and very thick branch buds found should be cut off, so that more nutrients can be freed up for the growth of flower buds. The tips should be pinched, and during pruning, one rule should always be followed: cut the long and keep the short, so that it looks more clearly layered.
5. Long-day treatment
Because honeysuckle's growth habit is light-loving, while dwarfing it, sufficient light should also be ensured, with good ventilation to prevent excessive growth of stems and vines. It is best to provide full-sun conditions, and mainly scattered light, so that the dwarfing effect can be better, more flowers can bloom, and the flowering period can also be extended.
The above are the methods for dwarfing honeysuckle. Has everyone learned them? If honeysuckle is not dwarfed, the amount of flowering will decrease, so everyone must learn this skill! It is very helpful for the number of flowers your honeysuckle produces. To learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Net!