How to propagate false spirea? A full breakdown of methods and precautions
False spirea is a shrub that blooms with dense clusters of pure white flowers, very beautiful, which is why it is also called "snow-spraying flower." False spirea is not difficult to cultivate and can be propagated by division, cuttings and layering. The editor will introduce these propagation methods for you.
False spirea
I. Division propagation of false spirea
It is generally carried out before bud break in spring or after leaf fall in autumn. During growth, false spirea readily produces root suckers, so division propagation can be done in early spring, in March or April. Choose vigorous, pest- and disease-free plants with many suckers as the mother plants.
Method: Dig away the soil around the roots of a mother plant more than 5 years old, cut down through the middle of the gap, and separate the suckers from the mother plant; each clump can be divided into 5 to 7 plants. The separated root-sucker seedlings must have intact roots; if the lateral roots of the root-sucker seedlings are thin and numerous, some should be properly trimmed off when planting. This propagation method has a high survival rate, forms quickly, and is relatively easy to manage, but the number of plants produced is limited. After division, water thoroughly, move the plants to a slightly shaded spot, and after one week gradually place them in sunlight for normal care.
II. Cutting propagation of false spirea
This method is suitable for mass propagation and can be done all year round, but cuttings taken in March and October root fastest and have a high survival rate. For the cutting soil, generally mix 5 parts garden soil, 4 parts humus soil and 1 part sandy soil, then form beds with trenches for open-field cuttings. For the cuttings, choose current-year or two-year-old mature branches from vigorous plants, cut them to 15 to 20 cm long, and keep 4 to 5 buds or leaves.
When taking cuttings, insert 2/3 of the cutting into the soil, leaving only the top one or two buds or leaves above the soil surface. The cut end of the cutting should be flat, trimmed into a horseshoe shape, and inserted as soon as it is cut; firm the soil around the base of the cutting and water once thoroughly. After that, spray water 1 to 2 times a day and keep the soil constantly moist. After 20 days, reduce the frequency of spraying to prevent excessive moisture from causing the branches to rot; after about 1 month, they can root and be transplanted.
III. Layering propagation of false spirea
In March or April, bend branches from the outer part of the mother plant directly down into the soil; the buried portion can also be ring-barked or notched to promote rapid rooting. Once new roots have grown, separate them from the mother plant and transplant them in the spring or autumn planting season.
How to grow false spirea and precautions
False spirea gets its name because when it blooms, there are many pearl-like granules on the branches and leaves, very much like pearls. False spirea is found in many regions across the country, such as Hebei and Shandong. False spirea is not demanding about its growing environment, likes sunlight, tolerates shade, cold and drought, and grows relatively quickly. Today let's talk about how to grow false spirea and the precautions!
What is false spirea
False spirea is a shrub, a deciduous broad-leaved shrub plant. It likes sunlight and is strongly shade-tolerant, cold-tolerant, moisture-tolerant and drought-tolerant. It is not strict about soil and can grow normally in ordinary soil, while it grows even more vigorously in moist, fertile soil. It grows relatively quickly, has strong suckering ability, and tolerates pruning.
How to grow false spirea:
1. Soil: False spirea is not strict about soil, but it grows better and blooms more profusely when cultivated in deep, fertile sandy loam.
2. Watering: Water false spirea promptly during spring droughts; during summer and autumn droughts, water thoroughly to keep the soil from drying out; before winter arrives, water once with antifreeze water.
3. Light: False spirea tolerates partial shade, but it also grows well in sunlight.
4. Fertilizing: False spirea has low fertilizer requirements. When first planted, sufficient base fertilizer is needed to meet its growth requirements, and generally no additional topdressing is needed afterward. Later, in combination with winter management, applying base fertilizer once every 1 to 2 years is enough.
5. Pruning: After false spirea blooms, promptly prune off remaining flower branches, diseased and pest-infested branches, and old, weak branches to keep the plant shape neat, avoid nutrient consumption, and promote vigorous growth with abundant flowers and lush leaves.
6. Pests and diseases: The main diseases of false spirea include leaf spot, powdery mildew and brown spot; the main insects to prevent include scarab beetles and citrus flatid planthoppers. Early prevention and control should be carried out to promote healthy growth of the plants.
Precautions for growing false spirea:
1. False spirea has strong adaptability and low fertilizer requirements. Apart from a small amount of base fertilizer needed for newly planted plants, no further fertilizer is needed afterward, but watering is necessary. Generally, water thoroughly 2-3 times from bud break to flowering, and water 2 to 3 times from the start of autumn to before frost.
2. During the bud stage, spray flower-strengthening agent to make the buds strong, the petals plump, the flower color vivid and the fragrance rich.
The methods and precautions for growing false spirea have been introduced for everyone. After reading the article, I wonder what you think of false spirea. Its flowers are pearl-like, elegant and pretty. If you keep one at home, it is also lovely when it blooms, with a refreshing fragrance and ornamental value too, don't you think?
How to grow false spirea? Methods and precautions for growing false spirea
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[Common questions] How to grow false spirea? Methods and precautions for growing false spirea
[Expert answer]
1. Propagation: False spirea is mainly propagated by division, but it can also be propagated by sowing, cuttings and layering. However, because the seeds are tiny, sowing is generally not used.
2. Watering: False spirea has strong adaptability and low fertilizer requirements. Apart from a small amount of base fertilizer needed for newly planted plants, no further fertilizer is needed afterward, but watering is necessary. Generally, water thoroughly 2-3 times from bud break to flowering, and water 2 to 3 times from the start of autumn to before frost, including 1 antifreeze watering. In summer, water according to drought conditions; when there is a lot of rain, there is no need to water.
3. Pruning: After the flowers fade, the inflorescences turn yellow and dry, affecting appearance, so the spent inflorescences should be cut off to keep the plant clean and neat and to prevent the spent inflorescences from competing with the plant for nutrients and water. After autumn or in early spring, diseased and pest-infested branches and old, weak branches should also be cut off. Annual branches can be heavily pruned to promote branch renewal and abundant flowers and lush leaves.
4. Soil: Requirements are not strict, but it grows better and blooms more profusely when cultivated in deep, fertile sandy loam.
5. Fertilizing: Requirements are not high. When first planted, sufficient base fertilizer is needed to meet its growth requirements, and generally no additional topdressing is needed afterward. Later, in combination with winter management, applying base fertilizer once every 1 to 2 years is enough.
6. Pest and disease control: After the plants have grown, pest and disease control work should be carried out promptly, and early prevention and control should be achieved to promote healthy growth of the plants. The main diseases of false spirea include leaf spot, powdery mildew and brown spot; the main insects to prevent include scarab beetles and citrus flatid planthoppers.
[Editor's comments] False spirea is a good summer flowering plant. Its flowers and leaves are elegant, and its flowering period is long, making it very popular in landscape applications. Whether planted singly, in rows or in groups, the effect is very good. The above is the article on the methods and precautions for growing false spirea brought to you by the First Agricultural Economics editor. We hope it is helpful to you.