Yew (Taxus) Pictures, Cultivation Methods and Precautions

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The yew is a shallow-rooted type of plant, with roots that do not go deep into the soil and no obvious taproot, but with very well-developed lateral roots. It is an ancient relict tree species left over from the Ice Age, with a history of more than two million years in the world, and because the yew grows rather slowly under natural conditions and has poor regenerative capacity, no large-scale yew bases have yet been formed worldwide. It can be grown as a potted plant or cultivated in courtyards.

  The yew is likewise an evergreen tree species, with alternate branchlets that turn yellow-green or light reddish-brown in autumn, winter bud scales that are rounded or have obtuse ridges on the back, and leaves shaped like sickles that generally grow in two rows together. The leaves are generally about 1.5-3 cm long, with tips that are pointed and slender and two yellow bands on the underside. Yew pictures show that this plant is dioecious, with the female flower having only one ovule, several scales beneath it, and one ridge on each side.

 ♫ Yew Cultivation Methods and Precautions

1. Cutting propagation. The factors affecting the survival rate of yew cuttings mainly include tree age, temperature, humidity, chemical treatment concentration, substrate, season, variety and other human factors. For yew cutting propagation, softwood cuttings are best in spring, while hardwood cuttings are better in autumn. When taking cuttings, it is best to provide low-frame shading treatment. The survival rate of cuttings can generally reach more than 70%, and the base of the cutting should be given careful rooting treatment. At the beginning, humidity should be kept intermittently at 75%-85%, and strong winds should be avoided to prevent water loss.
  2. Seedling management. The first thing is temperature regulation after yew cuttings are inserted. After insertion, the ground temperature at the bed surface should be maintained at about 18-25 degrees Celsius, while the temperature inside the shed should be about 22°C-28°C, and soil humidity is best kept between 60%-70%. During the seedling period, we need to observe the temperature and humidity inside the plastic shed every day and check the condition of the plastic film. If there are water droplets inside, it is not short of water; on the contrary, if there are no water droplets, it is short of water. If the yew is found to be short of water, it should be watered immediately, and when the temperature inside the shed reaches 30 degrees, the plastic should be opened promptly for ventilation.
  3. Weeding and disease prevention. Weeding for yew is generally done when the weeds have just emerged. If weeding is done after the weeds are large and their roots are strong, the seedlings may accidentally be pulled out along with them or gaps may be created that let wind through, causing the death of the seedlings. Therefore, weeds need to be pulled early and frequently to avoid the loss of water and nutrients. During the rainy season, yew seedlings are prone to root and stem rot. At this time, we need to spray and irrigate with a 400-700 times dilution of 70% dexon. In dry and high-temperature seasons, these seedlings are very susceptible to leaf blight, and at this time a 1% Bordeaux mixture should be sprayed for prevention and control.


  4. Light conditions. Because the yew tree is small, attention must be paid to regulating light. Yew cultivation requires light conditions, but it cannot be placed in strong light for long periods. Generally, in summer and autumn, two hours of sun before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. each day is enough. In normal cultivation, it needs to receive plenty of diffused sunlight, otherwise the leaves will be scorched by strong light and the leaf tips will turn scorched yellow. Also maintain indoor ventilation and air exchange.
  5. Potted plant care. Just after purchasing a yew bonsai and when it has just sprouted new buds, try not to spray fertilizer solution on the leaf surface, because the leaves of newly sprouted yew are very tender -- fertilizing at this time will cause the tender leaves or buds to shrink and curl, thereby affecting the normal sprouting of new roots. Also, the amount of clean water sprayed on the leaf surface needs to be moderate; it is best if water droplets can be seen on the leaf surface but do not drip down. At night, no water droplets should remain on the bonsai, otherwise it will affect the normal growth of the tender leaves or cause the leaves to turn yellow. Protect it like an art piece.

Conclusion:The yew is a very precious and rare type of plant, and its special qualities can be seen from yew pictures. In 1994, the yew was designated by our country as a first-class rare and endangered protected plant, a giant panda among plants. Therefore, we need to cherish it well and not cut or destroy it at will. The above is the introduction brought by the editor on yew pictures, cultivation methods and precautions, and I hope it can help friends.

Yew Bonsai Cultivation Methods and Precautions for Potted Yew Cultivation

 Many people like beautiful yew bonsai, but when cultivating them at home, they always fail. So some flower lovers especially want to learn the cultivation methods of yew bonsai. Today I will meet everyone's needs and write out the cultivation methods of yew bonsai to share with everyone.

 1. The living environment of the yew

The yew is a distinctive plant that likes a cool, shady environment. It cannot be placed where sunlight shines directly. It should be placed in places such as the living room and bedroom where it is not exposed to direct sunlight. In the evening when the sunlight is not strong, the potted yew can be moved to the sunny windowsill to let it get some air.

2. Water supply for the yew

The yew has relatively high water requirements; too much or too little is both bad, and in different time periods, its watering frequency is also different. The main principle for watering the yew is not to water if not dry, and to water thoroughly when watering. In spring each year, it is in its peak growing season, and it should be watered once every five to seven days. In summer, evaporation is severe, and the watering interval should be shortened to three to five days. In winter, its water requirement is relatively low, and watering once every ten days is enough.

3. Precautions for potted yew cultivation

When cultivating the yew, attention should be paid to the occurrence of diseases. If yellowing, withering or disease appears, some thiophanate-methyl can be sprayed, and the chemical needs to be diluted with clean water before spraying. In addition, when normally cultivating potted yew, in summer keep it away from air conditioning, and in winter also keep it a bit away from heating. In normal times, moreover, do not casually throw items such as cigarette butts or tea leaves into the flower pot.

How to Grow Yew: Yew Cultivation Methods and Precautions

The yew is a valuable plant, and its ornamental value and medicinal value are both particularly high. Making it into a potted plant and cultivating it indoors can both beautify the environment and purify the air. However, the yew is a rather delicate plant and is relatively difficult to grow, so the correct cultivation methods must be mastered. In order to let everyone understand how to grow the yew, below I will write out its cultivation methods to share with everyone.

1. Cultivation environment

When normally cultivating the yew, a suitable environment must be chosen. Although it does not have high requirements for the growing environment, during normal cultivation it must not be placed in an environment exposed to direct sunlight, and when grown indoors in summer, it cannot be placed under an air conditioning vent, and in winter it must not be close to heating. It likes fertile, loose acidic soil with high humus content.

2. Reasonable watering

When normally cultivating the yew, watering must be reasonable, because under normal conditions the leaves of the yew are upright and glossy. If the leaf surface is seen to be slightly curled, it should be watered promptly. If the leaf surface droops, it indicates that it is severely short of water, and sufficient water should be replenished promptly. In addition, the yew has different water requirements at different stages. During its peak growing season, that is, from March to November each year, its water requirement is relatively large. After entering the dormant period, its water requirement decreases a great deal.

3. Correct fertilizing

To grow the yew well in normal times, correct identification is also very important, especially after the yew is made into a potted plant. It should be given decomposed cake fertilizer water, and fertilized once a month. In addition, when cultivating the yew, the pot should be changed every other year, and when changing the pot, solid decomposed organic fertilizer should be added to the potting soil. Only by ensuring a sufficient supply of fertilizer can the healthy growth of the yew be promoted and can it grow vigorously.

4. Timely pruning

For the yew, timely pruning is also very important, especially when the lower part of the trunk grows too densely, or when dry, yellow, falling leaves appear. At this time, the excessively dense branches and trunk in the lower part should be cut off, and it can also be pruned into different shapes such as umbrella-shaped, tower-shaped and round. In addition, after changing the pot for the yew, if its leaves become curled and dry, part of its branches and leaves also need to be cut off at this time, thereby reducing its consumption of nutrients and quickly promoting the recovery and growth of its root system.