When should Taxus (yew) seeds be planted? Planting methods and cultivation management

Many people may not be very familiar with Taxus (yew). In fact, Taxus is a very precious ornamental plant, and it is also an ancient tree species left over from the Quaternary glaciation, so it is also known as "plant gold." As a treasure in flower cultivation, it is loved by many people who want to grow it. Generally, seeds are planted in early spring. So let me introduce the cultivation methods and precautions for Taxus:

I. Cultivation methods for Taxus

1. Soil

Taxus likes to grow in loose, water- and fertilizer-retentive soil that is rich in humus and has good air permeability. For such soil, you can choose to mix peat soil or perlite with soil, but clay soil that is not breathable and has poor water retention is not suitable.

2. Light

What makes Taxus different from other plants is that it likes to grow in a shady environment, so when cultivating it, it cannot be placed in direct sunlight, lest its water evaporate and cause branch and leaf dehydration and leaf drying. However, if there is no light at all, it will also be unfavorable to the growth of Taxus, so appropriate shading is enough. In the hot summer, Taxus can be placed in the living room and corners, and then moved to the windowsill at night for ventilation.

3. Fertilization

Fertilization is a key step during the cultivation of Taxus. When fertilizing, applying 0.2 jin of organic fertilizer and 0.02 jin of compound fertilizer per plant is best. You can also add some farmyard manure and cake fertilizer, etc. During fertilization, it should be applied as much as possible along the wall of the pot, but not close to the roots of Taxus. In addition, newly purchased Taxus bonsai generally contains some nutrient soil, so you can wait 2-3 months before fertilizing.

4. Watering

To judge whether Taxus should be watered, you can observe whether the leaves appear wilted and drooping, or tap the pot and listen to the sound. If the sound of tapping the pot is very hollow, it means the soil is dry, and at this time it should be watered. Under normal circumstances, Taxus placed outdoors should be watered once every half month, while if placed indoors, water once every 20-25 days, keeping the soil moisture at about 40%.

5. Pruning and shaping

During the growth period of Taxus, in order to reduce the consumption of nutrients by branches and leaves, quickly restore root growth, and maintain an attractive appearance, the bonsai needs to be pruned. The specific operation is: when the lower branches grow too densely or dry, yellow leaves appear and fall off, part of the overly dense branches can be pruned off. The shape can be pruned into an umbrella shape, tower shape, or round shape, etc.

6. Repotting

After Taxus has been cultivated for about one year, the sapling will gradually grow larger and the root system will gradually become well developed. At this time, it needs to be transplanted and repotted. When repotting, you can first break the old pot, but be careful not to damage the original soil ball, then move it into a new pot and water it to settle the roots so that the root system and soil are closely combined. In addition, if during repotting the Taxus temporarily cannot keep up with the nutrient supply to the roots and branches and leaves, causing leaves to curl and dry, this can be solved by pruning.

II. Precautions for cultivating Taxus

1. During the cultivation of Taxus, if yellowing, withering, or pests and diseases occur, control measures can use thiophanate-methyl or monopotassium phosphate for irrigation or spraying. Note that during the rainy season, Taxus, especially young trees, is prone to root and stem rot and root rot. At this time, Dexon can be used for spraying and care. If leaf blight and red blight occur in high-temperature and dry seasons, Bordeaux mixture can be sprayed for control.

2. Although Taxus does not have high requirements for the growing environment, in summer it cannot be exposed to the sun, nor can it be blown directly by an air conditioner. In winter, it cannot be placed near heating, and cigarette butts and tea leaves and other debris cannot be thrown into the pot. These behaviors are all unfavorable to the growth of Taxus.

3. During the cultivation of Taxus, the flower pot used can be slightly larger. In addition, you can make several holes in the bottom of the pot to enhance its water permeability and air permeability. If conditions permit, using a purple clay pot is best, as it is beneficial to its growth.

4. During the cultivation of Taxus, care should be taken to place it in a place with good ventilation. If the room is closed and unventilated, or if it is placed in a drafty spot for cultivation, it will cause leaf curling and leaf drop in Taxus due to water evaporation.

5. When watering Taxus, it is best to use acidic nutrients or spray the leaves or water the pot soil with a 0.2% ferrous sulfate solution. If alkaline water is used for irrigation for a long time, it is easy to cause the leaves to turn yellow or even fall off.

Summary: The above is the relevant introduction to the cultivation methods of Taxus and the precautions during cultivation. I hope it will be helpful to friends in need!