How to grow Aglaia odorata? Introduction to the correct care methods
Aglaia odorata is a subtropical tree that can remove sulfur dioxide from indoor air and release oxygen. Next, let us take a look at how to care for Aglaia odorata.
Aglaia odorata, a type of ornamental tree, has small leaves and small flowers, mostly yellow, and is a variety of the large-leaved Aglaia odorata. Aglaia odorata is loved by everyone because when it blooms, the flowers are extremely fragrant and it stays evergreen all year round, so it is also called four-season Aglaia odorata. Because its flowers are relatively small, it is also called broken-rice Aglaia odorata. It is mostly grown by households in the south.
Aglaia odorata is native to southern Asia, mostly in the tropics. Its corolla usually has five petals, with round flowers, and it is a bisexual plant. The flowers are yellow, with a fresh, rich fragrance, and it produces seeds. Its flowering period is generally July and August in summer. Moreover, Aglaia odorata is an edible flower, and its flowers can be used to extract internal fragrance compounds to make essences. Also, as a green plant, Aglaia odorata can absorb some harmful gases in the home, making it quite practical.
In fact, Aglaia odorata is a warmth-loving plant that likes places with plenty of sunlight. As long as there is good sunlight, the flowers will bloom beautifully and be fragrant. Because of its growing environment, it is not suitable for growing in cold periods or regions, has only moderate shade tolerance, and relatively likes sunlight. The most suitable temperature is generally around 23°C. In winter it must not be below 10°C.
Aglaia odorata likes a warm climate, humid air and a sunny environment, but it is not cold-tolerant and is slightly shade-tolerant. Loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil is best. In winter, the temperature is best kept above 10°C. Aglaia odorata likes moisture, but watering should not be excessive, otherwise it will cause root rot. Leaves wither and fall off; too much watering during the flowering period will cause buds to drop, and too little watering can easily make Aglaia odorata leaves turn yellow and wither. Therefore, when summer temperatures are high, water 1-2 times a day.
Spray water on the leaves more often to keep them moist. Fertilizing Aglaia odorata should also be done appropriately. Aglaia odorata blooms multiple times within a year. After each bloom, 2-3 applications of fully rotted, diluted liquid fertilizer should be given in time, so that it can bloom continuously and have a rich fragrance. Aglaia odorata likes acidic soil, so for potted plants, use a growing medium mainly composed of leaf mold. During the vigorous growth period, spray 0.2% ferrous sulfate solution once a week, and the leaves will be green and the flowers abundant.
Aglaia odorata should be pruned and shaped starting from the seedling stage, keeping a section of main trunk 15 cm to 20 cm high. Do not let the main trunk branches grow in clusters from the soil surface; instead, prune and branch above a 15 cm high main trunk, so that the plant shape becomes full. The lower branches of perennial old plants often age and die. Therefore, in the north it is advisable to shorten-prune once every other year during the high-temperature season, to encourage adventitious buds on the lower part of the main branches to sprout and grow new side branches, thereby maintaining a well-proportioned tree shape, strong tree vigor, and abundant leaves and flowers.
Aglaia odorata likes sufficient light and high temperatures, is not cold-tolerant and not drought-tolerant. During the growing period, watering should be frequent, and fertilizing should also be frequent, to ensure that Aglaia odorata grows luxuriantly. It can also grow in semi-shade, but it will not bloom or will bloom little, the branches will be weak, and the branches will easily droop. In winter, it can only overwinter at 10°C or above. The flowering period of Aglaia odorata is generally from May to September, but with proper care the flowering period will be longer. In this way, when there is sufficient light, fertility and suitable temperature, it will bloom.
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