What are the cultivation methods and precautions for the Chinese yew?
The Chinese yew is a very precious plant that has already begun to verge on extinction. It is not only a treasure among ornamental plants, with extremely high ornamental value and environmental purification capacity, but its anti-cancer effect is also world-famous, so it also has extremely high medicinal value. All of this makes its value extremely high, and many people have begun to grow it. So how should the Chinese yew be grown, and what should be noted when cultivating it? Let's take a look together.
1. Planting conditions
The Chinese yew originates from the Yangtze River basin. It prefers warm and humid environments and is a strongly shade-tolerant tree species, suitable for growing in loose, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Many people, when growing it in pots, prepare nutrient soil themselves so that the plant grows in a suitable environment. The planting area requires a temperature of 20-30 degrees, and in winter the lowest temperature must not be lower than 5 degrees. It grows faster in an environment with sufficient light, but seedlings are not tolerant of strong light, so these points should be noted when planting.
2. Propagation methods
The Chinese yew has two propagation methods: sowing and cuttings. When sowing, the seeds must be germinated first, because the seed coat of the Chinese yew has poor permeability and is not suitable for germination. After the seeds are stored mixed with sand in the open air, sowing can be carried out when most of them show white. This process lasts more than one year. When sowing, after the seeds are disinfected by mixing with chemicals, they are mixed evenly with wet sand at a ratio of 1:3 and then sown. For cutting propagation, both softwood cuttings and hardwood cuttings of the Chinese yew can be used, but it is best to use tender branches grown in the current year, as this gives a high survival rate. When taking cuttings, they can be soaked in a naphthalene acetic acid solution for 2-3 hours, which is beneficial for rooting.
3. Watering and fertilizing
The Chinese yew is a plant that likes humidity but fears waterlogging, so the soil must always be kept moist, especially during droughts, when it should be watered in time. However, in summer when there is a lot of rain, drainage and waterlogging prevention measures should be taken. In autumn, when the temperature begins to drop, watering should be reduced, and it is best to keep the soil neither dry nor wet. Before freezing in winter, water once with freezing water so it can overwinter safely. Fertilization should be carried out according to the growth condition of the plant. Generally, for mature plants, in autumn each year from September to October, 100-200 jin of decomposed livestock manure should be applied per plant, and in early spring, 1-2 jin of compound fertilizer should be applied per plant.
4. Precautions
After the Chinese yew has been cultivated into seedlings through sowing or cuttings, it is best to transplant in early spring before budding, and large seedlings should be transplanted with soil. In addition, during daily management, the soil should be loosened and weeds removed frequently, and dead branches and fallen leaves can also be spread over the root system, which can maintain the acidity of the soil. In autumn and winter each year, pruning should be done well to maintain a good tree shape. When watering, pay attention to water quality. Natural rainwater is best, followed by clean river water and lake water. If well water is used, pay attention to the pH. If it is too alkaline, it is not good for plant growth. Also pay attention to water temperature. The water temperature is best close to the air temperature, which is beneficial for plant growth. When using tap water, it should first be stored in a container for 1-2 days before watering, so as to avoid physiological wilting and cause the plant to die.
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