How to Plant Wild Chimonanthus Praecox
A bit of knowledge to share with you on how to plant wild Chimonanthus praecox and an introduction to the planting and care of green plants and flowers. If there are any mistakes, please feel free to correct them!
Chimonanthus praecox is a plant that blooms beautifully in winter, with yellow flowers that resemble wax and have a strong fragrance. It is a main ornamental tree in winter. Nowadays, people like to grow Chimonanthus praecox flowers in pots and keep them at home. For potting, you can choose ceramic or tile pots which have good breathability. The soil should be well-draining and loose sandy soil. Let's talk about the details below.
I. Cultivation Methods
1. Potting Soil
Chimonanthus praecox can be planted in ceramic or tile pots, both of which have good breathability. For the soil, you can choose loose sandy soil, mixed with garden soil, coarse sand, and decomposed cake fertilizer, and place some broken tiles at the bottom of the pot for better drainage.
2. Watering
When watering Chimonanthus praecox bonsai, follow the principle of watering only when the soil is dry. During the growing season, you can water it every day, but you need to check the soil first; if it's dry, water it moderately. More water is needed during the hot summer. On rainy days, make sure to drain the excess water to prevent root rot.
3. Temperature
The suitable growing temperature for Chimonanthus praecox is between 16-23 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees Celsius. Chimonanthus praecox is relatively heat-tolerant and can grow at about 35 degrees Celsius.
4. Fertilizing
Chimonanthus praecox requires plenty of nutrients; you can apply a dilute liquid fertilizer once a month. When the branches grow to 20 centimeters, reduce fertilizing. In late summer and early autumn, you can apply two topdressings to promote the differentiation of flower buds in Chimonanthus praecox.
II. Precautions
1. Diseases and Pests. The main diseases and pests that can affect Chimonanthus praecox include anthracnose, black spot, and aphids. You can use 50% phosphorus pentoxide solution for control and also need to remove diseased leaves and branches with eggs promptly.
2. Pruning. Generally, pruning is done 20 days after flowering, cutting off dry and crossed branches to make the flowers of Chimonanthus praecox denser and more beautiful.
The above information provides you with an introduction to how to plant wild Chimonanthus praecox and specific details about the planting and care of Chimonanthus praecox. I hope you will like it!