How to grow Rangoon creeper? Detailed explanation of planting methods and key technical points
Rangoon creeper (Combretum indicum) is a shrub-like herbaceous plant, and it also has relatively high medicinal value. It is mainly used as an anthelmintic. It has a good effect on ascariasis in children and can also resist skin fungi. At present, the main producing areas of Rangoon creeper in our country are Fujian, Taiwan, China, Hunan, Guangdong, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places. So do you know how to grow Rangoon creeper? What propagation methods are there? Today let's take a look together with the editor.
1. Soil selection and preparation
Rangoon creeper has the characteristics of liking light, tolerating half shade, liking high temperature and high humidity, not tolerating cold, and not tolerating drought. The planting site is generally chosen in a sunny, leeward area or a wind-sheltered zone. Next, the soil is best if it is black loam or yellow sandy soil, and the soil should contain sufficient organic matter and a certain amount of nutrients, but nutrients should not be too much, otherwise it will instead cause a reduction in Rangoon creeper yield. Deeply plow the soil, spread sufficient farmyard manure and mix it evenly, cultivate finely, make drainage ditches and beds well, and then you can sow.
2. Propagation methods
There are four commonly used propagation methods for Rangoon creeper, namely layering propagation, cutting propagation, division propagation, and seed propagation. Layering propagation is generally carried out in early spring by selecting thick branches and covering them with soil, waiting for them to take root; they can usually be transplanted and planted at the end of February. Cutting propagation can generally be carried out in both spring and autumn, and it is also the most commonly used propagation method for Rangoon creeper. Division propagation mainly involves separating part of the roots of Rangoon creeper for transplanting. Seed propagation is the most traditional propagation method, and it can be sown in spring or autumn.
3. Care and management
After the transplanted Rangoon creeper plants survive, the care methods are the same during the first one or two years. It needs frequent weeding and loosening of the soil to ensure soil permeability, promote plant growth, and maximize nutrient absorption. In addition, topdressing is needed at least three to four times a year, and the amount used each time does not need to be too large, as long as it is enough to maintain the normal growth of Rangoon creeper. Generally, after two years, Rangoon creeper will enter the fruiting stage. At this time, we only need to apply fertilizer once when Rangoon creeper sprouts and once after the fruit is harvested.
4. Points to note
In the process of growing Rangoon creeper, there are many points to note. Generally, the daily light duration is best around four hours, so a shade shed needs to be built. The growing temperature is best maintained between 20 and 30 degrees, so cooling is needed in summer, and insulation measures should be taken in winter. Finally, note that during the growth of Rangoon creeper, branches and leaves should be pruned scientifically to avoid the plant being too dense, which would affect yield.
Rangoon creeper seeds generally need one to two years before bearing fruit. At the same time, the ornamental value of Rangoon creeper is actually higher than its medicinal value, so many people have forgotten its medicinal value, but its medicinal value is also irreplaceable. If you have any other questions about planting, you are welcome to consult the editor.