Cultivation methods and precautions for Melaleuca
Today's sharing: Cultivation methods and precautions for Melaleuca and the small knowledge of flower cultivation about the meaning of Melaleuca flowers, the following is an introduction for you in detail
Also known as Bottlebrush, Golden Shower Tree, Bottlebrush Tree, and串钱柳 (string money willow)
It is a small tree of the Myrtaceae family, Melaleuca genus, with hard bark, angular young branches, initially covered with long silky hairs, soon becoming hairless. The leaves are tough and leathery, linear, with a sharp tip, initially with silky hair and obvious oil glands, which become prominent after drying. The midrib is prominent on both sides, lateral veins are distinct, marginal veins are located on the edge, and the petiole is very short
Native to Australia, it is a subtropical species of South Asia, and it is cultivated in provinces such as Guangdong and Guangxi in China
Flowering period: June to August
✔ Features and Uses
1. Prefers warm and humid climate, can tolerate intense sunlight and heat, relatively cold-resistant, prefers fertile, acidic soil, and can also tolerate barren land
2. Unique flower shape, with bright red flowers when in bloom, it has high ornamental value and is very suitable for potted plants
3. Due to its elegant shape and heat resistance, it is widely used in parks, gardens, and roadside green spaces
4. It is a spice plant, with fragrant leaves that can be used for essential oil extraction
5. Its essential oil can be used for blending in cosmetics, soaps, daily necessities, and detergents
6. In medicine, the branches and leaves are used as medicine, with the effects of dispelling wind, resolving phlegm, and reducing swelling
✔ Flower language
Flower language: Graceful and unique
The flower spikes are dense and brush-like, with the red flowers contrasting against the green leaves, the bright red flowers covering the whole tree, layer upon layer, with clear layers, full branches blooming, and dazzling
✔ Maintenance
★1. Soil
Can tolerate barren soil, but it is preferable to choose loose, breathable, well-draining, fertile acidic sandy soil
Organic fertilizer can also be added to the soil as a base fertilizer
★2. Fertilization
After planting for 15 days, a light application of nitrogen fertilizer can be made, and after a month, apply a high-quality organic fertilizer
In spring and autumn, which are its vigorous growth periods, a compound fertilizer of phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen can be applied every half month
★3. Sunlight
It is a sun-loving species, requiring more than 5 hours of sunlight per day
★4. Temperature
The most suitable temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius
It can survive in low temperatures of -10℃ and high temperatures of 45℃
★5. Watering
Keep the soil moist in general
In summer, spray water on the branches and leaves to maintain good air humidity
★6. Pests and Diseases
Stem rot disease
Can be controlled by spraying Bordeaux mixture
Ground beetles, mole crickets, green rhinoceros beetles, etc.
Can be controlled by applying 1000 times solution of dichlorvos or 1000 times solution of敌敌畏 (dichlorvos), spraying once every 7 days for 2-3 times
★7. Propagation
Propagation methods include seeding, cutting, and grafting.
Seeding is suitable in April, and cutting is suitable in March.
The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods and precautions for Melaleuca and the meaning of its flowers, hoping to bring a little help to your life!