What are the cultivation methods and precautions for banana shrub
Banana shrub (Michelia figo) is a plant for ornamental viewing and fragrance in gardens. When the flower buds swell and the outer bracts are about to split and fall off, the banana shrub flowers picked at this time have the strongest fragrance. So do you understand the cultivation methods and precautions for banana shrub? Now let us introduce them to you in detail.
First, Banana Shrub
Morphological characteristics:Evergreen shrub or small tree, with dense branches and a rounded crown. Young branches and leaf stalks are densely covered with fine hairs. Leaves are elliptical, leathery, with entire margins. Flowers are solitary in leaf axils, creamy yellow or creamy white, with 6 petals; the petals often have a purple tinge, are fleshy, and have a rich fragrance like bananas. Answer: pod.
Distribution:Native to subtropical regions such as Guangdong and Fujian, it is now widely cultivated south of the Yangtze River, while north of the Yangtze River it is mostly grown as a potted ornamental.
Habits:Banana shrub is a woody flowering shrub of warm regions. It likes warmth and is not very cold-tolerant; in sheltered, sunny spots south of the Yangtze River it can overwinter outdoors. In hot summers it should be in a semi-shaded environment and is not tolerant of scorching sun. At other times it is best placed in a spot with ample sunlight. It is not tolerant of dryness or poor, thin soil, but it also fears waterlogging, requiring well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic loam; neutral loam can also be adapted to.
Second, cultivation methods and precautions for banana shrub
I. Cultivation methods
Banana shrub likes fertile, well-drained acidic soil. When planted in alkaline soil, it grows poorly. It dislikes waterlogging and is not drought-tolerant. The potting soil should be loose, well aerated, good at retaining water, high in organic matter, and good at retaining fertilizer.Banana shrub roots are fleshy roots, so watering too much in winter can cause root rot or lead to pests and diseases. Generally, watering once a week is sufficient. Before watering, the water temperature, room temperature, and soil temperature should all be about the same. Watering is best done at noon when the temperature is relatively high. It is not suitable to water in the early morning or evening when temperatures are lower, so as to avoid sudden temperature changes that freeze and damage the roots.
Banana shrub has strong cold tolerance and is not easily damaged by freezing. But when the temperature is below 51, the plant's young new branches and leaves will wilt. In northern regions it should overwinter in a greenhouse.The maximum temperature must not exceed 15°C. If the temperature is too high, the plant consumes too many internal nutrients, which is unfavorable for growth the following year. Therefore, in winter, banana shrub is best kept at a room temperature of 5°C to 15°C. Banana shrub likes places with intermittent sunlight and is relatively shade-tolerant. During cultivation, it is best to let the plant receive no less than 4 hours of scattered sunlight each day. Note that during the high-temperature periods of summer and autumn, it must not be exposed to direct sunlight. It can also grow fairly well under light shade. The cultivation location should maintain good ventilation.
II. How to grow banana shrub
Placement location:Banana shrub bonsai should be placed in a semi-shaded and humid location.It dislikes strong direct sunlight, and shade should be provided in summer. If the environment is dry and there is western sun exposure, the leaves are prone to yellowing and wilting, and growth will be poor. In winter, move it indoors, or move it under a south-facing eaves.
Watering: Usually keep the potting soil moist, but not overly wet, because its roots are mostly fleshy. If watered too much or if the pot becomes waterlogged after rain, it can cause root rot, so humidity should be controlled during the rainy season.During the growing period and before and after flowering, it needs more water, and it must be watered once a day. In hot, dry weather, water should also be sprayed on the leaves to maintain a certain air humidity. In autumn and winter, watering 1 to 2 times a week is sufficient.
Fertilizing: Banana shrub likes fertilizer. Mostly use decomposed cake fertilizer, bone meal, chicken and duck manure, and fish offal and other composted fertilizers mixed with water.During the growing season from April to September, fertilize once about every 15 days. Stop fertilizing during the flowering period and after October. If the leaves are found to be not bright and deep green, apply a light alum fertilizer water once.
Pruning: Banana shrub should not be pruned excessively.Usually after flowering, cut off water sprouts that affect the tree shape, diseased and weak branches, and overly dense overlapping branches, and cut off the fruit after flowering to reduce nutrient consumption. Before spring budding, appropriately thin out some old leaves to promote new branches and leaves.
Repotting: Banana shrub bonsai can be repotted once every 1 to 2 years, preferably before new leaves emerge each spring, or after flowering; autumn is also acceptable.Along with repotting, appropriately remove some compacted old soil, replace it with fertile, loose cultivation soil, cut off dead roots and overly long old roots, and place sufficient base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot.
Pest and disease control: The main diseases of banana shrub include black mold and chlorosis.You can spray 0.5-degree Bordeaux mixture, or wipe off mold stains with 5% alcohol; use a 0.1 to 0.2 ferrous sulfate solution to water it to control chlorosis. The main pests include scale insects, aphids, and red spiders, which can be killed by spraying with 80% dichlorvos at 1000 to 1500 times dilution.
III. Precautions
Precautions for growing banana shrub:
Banana shrub has thick roots and is not tolerant of transplanting. When transplanting, it is best to carry more of the soil ball and appropriately thin the branches and leaves. If the soil ball loosens during transplanting, the branches and leaves must be heavily pruned in time, otherwise the whole plant can easily die.Banana shrub is not tolerant of drought or poor, thin soil, fears waterlogging, and likes fertile, loose, well-drained, slightly acidic loam. During overwintering, banana shrub plants should have appropriate ventilation and light to avoid damage from pests such as aphids and scale insects. Watering is best done at noon when the temperature is relatively high, and appropriate humidity in the greenhouse should be maintained. After banana shrub flowers, if the seeds are not to be kept, the young fruit should be cut off in time to reduce nutrient consumption.
Third, the effects and functions of banana shrub flowers
I. Effects of banana shrub flowers: banana shrub flowers remove stasis and generate new tissue
Effects and functions of banana shrub flowers:Treats irregular menstruation and excessive menstrual flow in women
Formula:Banana shrub flowers 5-9 grams, decocted in water.
II. Beauty and health care effects and functions of banana shrub flowers:
1. Banana shrub flower plants contain rich nutrients and special effective ingredients.
2. They have an antioxidant effect, thereby delaying the human body's aging process.
3. They can relax tense nerves, help calm body and mind, remove tension, soothe irritable emotions, and restore physical and mental balance. They lift the spirits, stimulate vitality, and eliminate fatigue.
4. They contain diuretic ingredients, can promote the excretion of toxins from the body, and improve metabolism.
5. Cool the blood and remove toxins, nourish the skin and improve appearance.
6. They have a calming and depression-relieving effect.
III. Banana shrub flower tea among the effects and functions of banana shrub flowers:
Drinking herbal tea can not only make people feel pleasant and lift the spirits, but banana shrub flowers also have the magical effects of promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation, nourishing the skin and improving appearance, calming the mind and reducing stress, slimming and shaping the body, strengthening health, and eliminating disease and prolonging life.Regularly drinking banana shrub flower herbal tea can also make the skin delicate, rosy, smooth and bright, full of luster and elasticity.
Fourth, is banana shrub flower poisonous
Banana shrub flowers mostly grow in mixed forests on hillsides, and are said to have extremely high value for drinking and health care.According to the different nutritional components and medicinal effects contained in flowers and plants, combined with experts' years of practical experience, natural flowers and plants with the same effects are organically combined, and according to flower color, flower shape, flower fragrance, and variety, they are blended into herbal tea series with different beauty, skin care, and health care effects.Quoting herbal tea: drinking it can not only make people feel pleasant and lift the spirits, but it also has the magical effects of promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation, nourishing the skin and improving appearance, calming the mind and reducing stress, slimming and shaping the body, strengthening health, and eliminating disease and prolonging life. Regular drinking can also make the skin delicate, rosy, smooth and bright, full of luster and elasticity.
Banana shrub flower is non-toxic, and pregnant women can plant it at home.
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