How to grow a Chinese cinnamon tree? Detailed guide to cultivation methods and precautions
The Chinese cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum kotoense) is an evergreen tree of the Lauraceae family, distributed throughout various regions of China, and is a highly favored ornamental plant. It is a common landscape tree that also gives off a faint, fresh fragrance, making it very suitable for indoor environments. Moreover, because of its name, it carries the meaning of bringing peace and safety, so current market demand is relatively high. So how should the Chinese cinnamon tree be cultivated? And what precautions should be taken? Below, the editor will give a brief introduction for everyone. Let's take a look together!
1. Soil selection
To plant the Chinese cinnamon tree, you must first choose a good planting plot. It should be planted on soil that has convenient transportation, is sheltered from the wind, has sufficient sunlight, normal drainage and irrigation, and adequate fertility. The soil pH should be controlled at around 5.5-6.5. Then, land preparation should be done well. After land preparation, sufficient decomposed farmyard manure should be applied per mu. Then, half a month before sowing, carry out plowing and soil breaking. Apply slaked lime and an appropriate amount of trichlorfon and other agents to sterilize and kill insects, preventing the seeds from being attacked by pests and diseases after sowing, which would reduce the germination rate and affect planting benefits.
2. Timely sowing
Before sowing, we need to carry out germination promotion and disinfection of the seeds. First, soak the seeds in formalin and other agents for about half an hour, then pour out the liquid and seal the seeds for about 2 hours. After that, take out the seeds and wash them, then soak the seeds in clean water for a whole day to increase the germination rate. Then, before sowing, wet the soil and dig furrows for dibbling. When sowing, the row spacing should be controlled at about 22 cm, and the plant spacing at 6 cm. After sowing, cover with soil, water once, then cover the soil with a layer of rice straw to retain moisture, with watering mainly by spraying. About one month after sowing, the seeds can germinate.
3. Water and fertilizer management
Topdressing for the Chinese cinnamon tree should follow the principle of frequent application in small amounts. About half a month after planting, topdressing should be done once, mainly with compound fertilizer. Then, when the temperature reaches about 20°C, topdressing can be done once a month. At around 30°C, the topdressing frequency should be changed to once every half a month. Then, before winter, control the amount of fertilization well; every 5 days, some foliar fertilizer can be sprayed, about 3 times. Within one week after planting, we need to water about twice a day to keep the substrate moist, then keep the soil alternating between dry and wet. In high-temperature summer conditions, the soil should be watered thoroughly every day. But when there is too much water, such as during the rainy season, drainage should be done well.
4. Precautions
The Chinese cinnamon tree has a very high demand for light during its growth process. Sufficient light is needed to ensure that it grows better. Therefore, when planting, we must pay attention to providing sufficient light for the Chinese cinnamon tree. However, in summer, direct sunlight should be avoided, otherwise it will scorch the leaves of the Chinese cinnamon tree. Then, pay attention to pruning the Chinese cinnamon tree well, generally carried out in spring and autumn. These two seasons are during the growth period of the Chinese cinnamon tree, and pruning can promote the sprouting of new branches.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation methods and precautions for the Chinese cinnamon tree. Cultivating the Chinese cinnamon tree is actually not difficult; the main thing is to do a good job in management and pay more attention to some precautions. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!