How to raise wintersweet flowers after they die
When the last scent of wintersweet blossoms dissipates, it is a critical period to start a new round of maintenance. At this time, the plant is in a recovery period after nutrient consumption. Scientific maintenance can not only help wintersweet accumulate energy, but also lay the foundation for full branches to bloom in the coming year. Master the four core management tips after flowering, and let your wintersweet blossom bloom year after year. Basic maintenance points after flowering Scientific water replenishment plan need to be moved to a ventilated and sunny place immediately after the flowering period. Use the "see dry, see wet" irrigation method, observe that after the soil on the surface layer is completely dried, use a long-spout pot to slowly pour it through along the edge of the basin. Special attention should be paid to avoid stagnant water. A ceramsite layer can be placed on the bottom of the basin to enhance drainage. Maintain a watering cycle of 5-7 days in spring and autumn, and shorten it to 3 days during high temperatures in summer. The best basin replacement period is from late March to mid-April. Choose a clay basin or a purple sand basin. The diameter of the new basin is 5-8cm larger than the original basin. The substrate is based on the ratio of garden soil: humus soil: river sand =4:3:3, and bone meal is added as the base fertilizer. Reserve 1/3 of the soil when changing pots, prune the long old roots, pour root-fixing water after planting and place it in a semi-shade place to slow down the seedlings for 10 days. Advanced Cultivation Technology Grafting and Breeding Practice In early April, a 0.8 cm diameter dog was selected as the rootstock, and the scion was selected with strong branches of the year. The cutting method was adopted: the scion was cut into a 3cm wedge shape, the rootstock was cut lengthwise with the same incision, and the cambium was aligned and wrapped with grafting membrane. Wear a transparent plastic bag to moisturize, and after 20 days, new buds sprout and gradually see the light. Tips for styling and trimming complete the trimming within 7 days. Keep 3-5 main branches of the main trunk and 2-3 bud points for each branch. Thoroughly cut off the crossing branches and inner branches, and cut off the long branches by 1/3. Apply healing ointment to the wound to prevent infection. Use aluminum wire coil binding to create curved dry type, oblique dry type and other shapes, and pay attention to adjusting the binding strength every half of the month.
Through systematic post-flowering management, wintersweet can not only quickly restore tree vitality, but also optimize flowering quality. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record specific data on each pruning and fertilization, and adjust the maintenance plan based on regional climate characteristics, so that this winter spirit will surprise you year after year.