A Detailed Introduction to the Cultivation Methods of Chinese Roses
The Chinese rose is a flower of relatively high economic value in the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the Chinese rose are very brightly colored, mainly pink, and have very high ornamental value. Moreover, the flowers of the Chinese rose are also the main raw material for making many fragrances. Its roots and leaves also have medicinal effects such as promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, and reducing inflammation and detoxifying. So how should Chinese roses be cultivated? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation methods of Chinese roses. Let's take a look!
1. Soil selection
If cultivating them in the open air, then we should choose a planting plot on soil with high terrain and good ventilation and sunlight. Suitable soil is a key factor in ensuring the growth of Chinese roses. Then, before planting, the land preparation work should be done well. After deep plowing about 25 cm, expose it to the sun for about 2 days to kill pathogens and insect eggs in the soil. Then apply sufficient farmyard manure as base fertilizer to improve soil fertility. If planting them by division in flower pots, then the potting soil should be sandy soil with sufficient fertility, and the soil pH should remain acidic. Change the soil at the appropriate time each year to promote the growth of Chinese roses.
2. Propagation methods
The propagation method of Chinese roses is generally mainly grafting, and among grafting methods, bud grafting is the main one. When grafting, wild rose should be used as the rootstock, and grafting propagation is usually carried out in August each year. First, use a small knife to make a T-shaped cut on the stem of the rootstock, and the cut position should be as close to the ground as possible. Then use rose as the scion, and select high-quality branches of the current year that are free of pests and diseases. After disinfecting the joint, insert the bud into the cut on the rootstock. Then wrap a layer of plastic bag around the joined part, clamp on the grafting clip, and do a good job of shading. After about half a month, it will heal and survive, and after proper cultivation it can be planted out.
3. Water and fertilizer management
Chinese roses have a relatively large demand for nutrients. During the growth period of Chinese roses, topdressing should be done about three times a month. No matter what kind of fertilizer it is, the amount used must be strictly controlled to prevent excessive fertilizer from causing fertilizer damage to Chinese roses. When fertilizing, we should control the type and amount of fertilizer according to the growth condition of the Chinese roses and the fertility of the soil. Chinese roses like water but are afraid of waterlogging, so there must be no standing water in the field, to prevent root rot from soaking. In high-temperature seasons such as summer, watering is basically needed once a day to keep the soil moist. The main watering time and watering amount depend on weather changes and temperature.
4. Daily management
Pruning work is very important for the growth of Chinese roses. During the bud stage of Chinese roses, one flower bud with a good shape and no pests or diseases should be selected, and then the rest should be cut off. Keeping one flower bud per branch is enough to improve the ornamental value of the Chinese rose. Then when planting, be sure to do a good job of ventilation. Reasonable ventilation can promote the growth of Chinese roses and reduce the incidence of pests and diseases. Finally, we must control the temperature well. The temperature should be maintained at around 20-25°C, and it must not be too high, otherwise it will affect the flower bud differentiation of the Chinese rose.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation methods of Chinese roses. The ornamental value of Chinese roses is very high. Therefore, we must do a good job of pruning Chinese roses. Improper pruning will have a great impact on their ornamental value. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!