Nandina domestica, also known as Heavenly Bamboo or Sacred Bamboo, is an evergreen shrub with high ornamental value. Its leaves are green all year round, and the fruits are bright red, making it an ideal choice for home and garden landscaping. How to plant Nandina domestica to make it both beautiful and healthy? This article will introduce you to the planting and maintenance methods of Nandina domestica in detail.
Nandina domestica planting method1. Choose the right planting time
Nandina domestica is suitable for planting in spring and autumn when the climate is suitable for plant growth.
2. Choose the planting location
Nandina domestica has strong adaptability, but it is best to choose a place with sufficient sunlight and good drainage for planting.
3. Prepare the planting soil
Nandina domestica is not strict with soil, but it is best to use loose, fertile, and well-drained sandy soil.
4. Planting steps
(1) Dig a hole: dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of the plant in terms of depth and diameter according to the size of the plant.
(2) Place the seedling: place the plant in the hole and let the roots naturally spread out.
(3) Fill the soil: fill the roots with fine soil and gently compact them.
(4) Watering: water thoroughly after planting to keep the soil moist.
Nandina domestica maintenance method1. Watering
Nandina domestica prefers a humid environment but should not accumulate water. Keep the soil moist during the growing season and reduce watering in winter.
2. Fertilization
Nandina domestica does not require a high demand for fertilizer, but proper fertilization helps plant growth. Apply a compound fertilizer once in spring and autumn.
3. Pruning
Nandina domestica grows rapidly and should be pruned in a timely manner to maintain a beautiful shape. The following points should be noted when pruning:
(1) Cut off the diseased, weak, withered, and crossed branches.
(2) Apply pruning膏 immediately after pruning to prevent the invasion of pathogens.
(3) The pruning time is best in spring and autumn.
4. Preventing diseases and insect pests
Nandina domestica is susceptible to diseases and insect pests such as aphids and red spiders. When diseases and insect pests are found, take measures in a timely manner:
(1) Remove the diseased, weak, and withered branches to reduce the breeding of diseases and insect pests.
(2) Use pesticides for prevention and control, and pay attention to alternating the use of different types of pesticides to prevent the development of resistance to pesticides.
Nandina domestica propagation method1. Division propagation
Divide the vigorous Nandina domestica plants, keep 3-5 buds per plant, and transplant them to a new location.
2. Cutting propagation
Select strong branches, cut them into 15-20 cm long cuttings, insert them into the sandbed, keep them moist, and transplant them after they take root.
Nandina domestica is a plant with high ornamental value. With the above planting and maintenance methods, I believe you will be able to plant it both beautifully and healthily. Let's create a small green space full of greenery in our homes!