How to Care for Edgeworthia chrysantha
Compared to the cultivation methods and maintenance of green plants such as Edgeworthia chrysantha for most people, a detailed introduction is provided below.
In the saying, "On the ground, we wish to be interwoven branches," interwoven branches symbolize a happy union, representing the beautiful meaning of intertwined leaves that never separate. What flower's meaning is a happy union? It is the Edgeworthia chrysantha that I am going to introduce to you today. It is also known as the "love tree" in China. Lovers make wishes under the Edgeworthia chrysantha tree, tie the branches with their own hands for the beautiful meaning of "happy union." Single men and women who make wishes and tie knots will find their other halves sooner. When the flower buds of Edgeworthia chrysantha first bloom, they can be cut and dried for medicinal use or made into flower tea, which can nourish yin, calm the spirit, improve eyesight, and eliminate visual obstacles. It is used for diseases such as night blindness, visual obstruction, excessive tearing, seminal emission, dream urination, and loss of voice. Placing it under your pillow can prevent nightmares. Let's now talk about how to plant Edgeworthia chrysantha at home.
Selecting a Pot and Soil Mix.
Edgeworthia chrysantha often has a branching characteristic of three forks. When selecting a flower pot, it is advisable to choose a wide-mouthed, slightly larger pot with good ventilation. Its roots are fleshy, so the matrix soil should be loose, fertile, and well-draining slightly acidic sandy soil. It can be mixed by oneself: 5 parts of humus soil, 2 parts of coarse sand, and 1 part of fermented organic cake fertilizer, mixed and set aside. When potting, place a tile at the bottom of the pot to cover the drainage hole, use ceramic stones to create a drainage layer, and then apply a layer of fermented organic cake fertilizer as a base fertilizer. It is best to keep the original soil ball of Edgeworthia chrysantha to avoid affecting the flowering next year.
Light and Temperature.
Edgeworthia chrysantha prefers a semi-shaded environment with sunlight and a warm climate. In spring and autumn, it can be given more sunlight, moved to a shaded area in summer, and can accept full sunlight in winter. The ideal position is facing south and away from the north. Too much sunlight will cause yellow leaves and fewer and smaller flowers, while too much shade will make the fragrance fade. The suitable temperature for the growth of Edgeworthia chrysantha is between 15°C and 25°C. It is cold-resistant and can safely survive temperatures as low as -20°C without special care.
Watering and Fertilizing.
Edgeworthia chrysantha prefers a humid environment. During the vigorous growth period, it is necessary to maintain a higher humidity level. Water the plant when the surface of the potting soil becomes dry, making sure to water thoroughly until water comes out of the bottom drainage hole. However, be careful not to overwater to avoid waterlogging, which can cause root rot and death, while too little water will make the stems weak and the leaves yellow and fall off, also affecting the flowering next year. Generally, water thoroughly every 2-3 days in spring and autumn, every 1-2 days in summer, and spray water mist in the morning and evening to increase environmental humidity. In winter, water only when the soil is dry, usually once every 10-15 days. After the flowering period of Edgeworthia chrysantha, apply a nitrogen fertilizer to promote rapid growth. In autumn, apply a phosphorus-potassium fertilizer to promote flower bud differentiation. Do not fertilize at other times.
How to Care for Edgeworthia chrysantha
Pruning and Diseases and Pests.
Edgeworthia chrysantha has strong adaptability and can be seen everywhere in the country. It grows robustly. Pay attention to the plant's light penetration and ventilation, and diseases and pests basically do not occur. When Edgeworthia chrysantha grows, the branches are soft and often have a three-forked branching pattern, forming a shape of three forks and nine tops. Prune the old, weak, sick, and disabled branches in daily maintenance, and prune the残 flowers after flowering. Due to the soft nature of the branches, you can tie the branches according to the tree shape and your preference when adjusting the tree posture.
Dividing and Repotting.
The lifespan of Edgeworthia chrysantha is about 10 years. Before germination in early spring, when repotting and changing soil, the daughter plants that have sprouted from the mother plant's roots can be cut off with roots and planted separately. They can bloom the next year. There are also propagation methods such as cutting, but they are not suitable for home use, so they will not be explained in detail here.
In the late autumn, after the leaves of Edgeworthia chrysantha have fallen, the flower buds will appear! It blooms 30-50 small yellow flowers in a false capitulum, with a strong fragrance and high ornamental value around the Spring Festival.
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