How to grow Chaenomeles speciosa? A detailed guide to cultivation methods

Chaenomeles speciosa is a potted plant with great ornamental value, and many people are especially fond of it. But those who are new to Chaenomeles speciosa don't know how to grow it! Below, the editor will explain how to grow Chaenomeles speciosa and its cultivation methods.

[How to grow Chaenomeles speciosa]

1. Growing Chaenomeles speciosa from seed. Growing Chaenomeles speciosa from seed can produce a large number of uniform seedlings, but it is not easy to preserve the original cultivar characteristics.

2. Propagating Chaenomeles speciosa by division. Chaenomeles speciosa has strong tillering ability and can be propagated by division in early spring. After the soil thaws and the weather warms up, dig out the entire clump, shake off the soil from the roots, then use a sharp knife to split it from the middle of the clump, and finally divide it into small clumps each with 2 to 4 branches and roots at the base. Cut off the branches injured during splitting at the root crown, and shorten the rest to about 10 cm. Plant them in a previously prepared seedbed, strengthen management, and they can be ready for sale after 1 to 2 years.

3. Propagating Chaenomeles speciosa by cuttings. Chaenomeles speciosa can be propagated by cuttings from June to July. Select relatively thick new branches, cut them into 12 cm to 15 cm long cuttings, and insert them into a substrate such as river sand or vermiculite. For mass propagation, choose a well-drained sandy loam spot to make beds and insert the cuttings directly into the soil. After cutting, shade them and water them, keeping the soil surface moist; new roots can grow in about 40 days. After rooting, reduce misting and gradually extend the light exposure time, finally remove the shade shed, and strengthen hardening. In cold winter areas, cuttings planted in the open ground need to be covered with straw or given other cold protection measures to survive the winter. Transplant in the spring of the second year. For cuttings inserted in pure sand or vermiculite, transplant them promptly after rooting; otherwise, the new roots will grow too long and the cuttings will lack nutrients for a long time, which is unfavorable for both transplanting and growth.

[Cultivation methods for Chaenomeles speciosa]

1. Soil: Chaenomeles speciosa has no strict requirements for soil quality; slightly acidic soil or neutral soil is fine, but loose, fertile, well-drained leaf mold or garden soil is best.

2. Watering: Usually, just keep the potting soil moist for Chaenomeles speciosa, but be careful to prevent water accumulation in the pot, otherwise the roots are prone to rot. During the spring and summer growing season, the potting soil should not be too dry either, especially during the flowering period, when the potting soil must be kept sufficiently moist.

3. Sunlight: Potted Chaenomeles speciosa should be placed in a spot with ample light and good air circulation. During the high temperatures of midsummer, shade it appropriately to prevent sunscald and scorched leaves.

4. Temperature: Chaenomeles speciosa is relatively cold-tolerant in winter and has no strict environmental requirements. The pot can be buried in the soil or placed indoors by a window.

5. Fertilizing: In winter, Chaenomeles speciosa should be given sufficient base fertilizer, preferably dry cake fertilizer, decomposed barnyard manure, or bone meal. During the growing period, except for the plum rain season, frequently apply dilute fertilizer water as a top dressing.

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