Detailed Guide to Saxifraga stolonifera Planting Techniques, from Planting to Care and Management
Saxifraga stolonifera, also known as stone lotus leaf, golden-thread hanging hibiscus, tiger ear, and other names, has whole-plant medicinal uses, with effects of dispelling wind and clearing heat, cooling blood and detoxifying, and is distributed throughout China. As its root system has been developed, it is a raw material for various Chinese patent medicines, and market demand has increased, so many regions have begun artificial cultivation. So how should Saxifraga stolonifera be planted? Let's learn about it together.
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
Saxifraga stolonifera prefers a cool, shady, and humid environment and requires moist, fertile soil. When planting, it is best to choose sandy loam with high organic matter content and also good drainage. After selecting the site, do a good job of land preparation, deep plow the plot 20-30 cm, and use the sun to kill sources of pests and diseases in the soil. At the same time, according to the soil fertility status, apply an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer or farmyard manure as base fertilizer. After raking fine and leveling, make beds and wait for planting.
2. Propagation Methods
The main propagation methods for Saxifraga stolonifera are seed propagation and division propagation. Seed propagation is generally carried out by sowing in spring from March to April, when the temperature and moisture can satisfy its seed germination and promote seedling growth. Drill sowing or hole sowing can be used. For drill sowing, open furrows on the bed surface, evenly scatter the seeds into the furrows, cover with soil, and water. For hole sowing, open holes on the bed surface at a certain plant and row spacing, sow the seeds into them, generally using 3-4 seeds per hole, likewise cover with soil and water, and grass can also be covered to keep warm and moist to facilitate emergence, but after emergence the covering grass should be removed in time. Division propagation can be done at any time, but the best time is summer and autumn. Separate the small plantlets on the stolons of the mother plant and replant them.
3. Field Management
After emergence, weed in time to prevent weeds from affecting seedling growth. When the seedlings grow 1-2 leaves, thin them in time. When they grow 4-5 leaves, finalize the spacing in time. Saxifraga stolonifera has strict requirements for temperature and light. The suitable growth temperature is 15-25 degrees. In winter it can overwinter at a low temperature of 5 degrees, but this will cause death, so attention should be paid. It likes a humid environment, so during growth attention should be paid to moisture, and it should be watered frequently to keep the soil moist, especially during drought it should be watered in time. In the rainy season, drainage measures should be taken well to avoid root rot. At the same time, attention should also be paid to light. It is suitable for growing in a semi-shaded environment and is difficult to survive under all-day sunlight, so a shade shed should be built and shading treatment done well. At the same time, according to soil fertility and plant growth, do a good job of fertilizing to promote plant growth.
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