How to germinate white wax tree seeds
The editor introduces to you how to germinate white wax tree seeds and some green plant maintenance tips related to the cultivation techniques of white wax trees, as follows:
The white wax tree is also known as green neem or white thorn tree, and it is a type of tree that is widely planted in China. This means that the environmental conditions in various regions of China are basically suitable for the growth of white wax trees, and the technology for planting white wax trees is also mature. So today, the editor will briefly introduce the planting process and cultivation methods of white wax trees.
1. Cultivation Environment
White wax trees prefer warm, sunny, salty alkali-tolerant, moist, and fertile conditions, and they do not have many requirements for soil. However, they grow better in neutral, fertile, sandy loam. After selecting the planting site, deeply turn the soil, clean up impurities, pests, tree roots, and weeds, crush the soil clumps, level the ground, and then planting can begin. Of course, to better manage the plants, it is also necessary to dig good water ditches.
2. Seedling Cultivation
White wax trees are generally sown between the end of March and the beginning of April. Before sowing, we need to germinate the white wax tree seeds, which can be done through low-temperature or high-temperature methods. After the seeds have germinated, make furrows at a distance of ten to twenty centimeters and broadcast the seeds evenly in the furrows, then cover them with soil. During the germination period, keep the soil moist, usually watering every two to three days and clearing the field of weeds.
3. Water and Fertilizer Management
After planting white wax trees, it is important to water thoroughly, then water again after four or five days, and then water scientifically according to the growth of the trees and rainfall. To help the white wax trees recover quickly, keep the soil moist and water again in the spring of the following year. Also, to promote growth, apply fertilizer scientifically. In the early growth stage, mainly use nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers, and in the later stage, combine with farmyard manure or organic fertilizers. When applying chemical fertilizers, it is best to water after fertilizing to avoid fertilizer damage.
4. Pruning and Shaping
Pruning and shaping are important steps in the process of seedling cultivation. Before planting, we need to prune the seedlings, removing weak roots and excess branches and leaves. After the trees have taken root, we will prune the white wax trees appropriately to promote the growth of the main branches and slowly develop secondary branches. Once the secondary branches are established, continue to develop lower branches until a complete tree shape is formed. Even after the white wax trees have formed a complete shape, continuous pruning is needed to maintain the tree's vigor and promote growth.
5. Disease and Pest Control
The main pests affecting white wax trees are the white wax buprestid, aphids, and longicorn beetles, which can cause significant damage to the trees. When no pests are detected, you can spray lime sulfur mixture for prevention, and after pests appear, use methylthiophanate or carbendazim mixed with insecticides for pest control. The most common diseases are alternaria blight and sooty mold, which can be controlled using Bordeaux mixture and insecticides.
The above information introduces how to germinate white wax tree seeds and the cultivation techniques of white wax trees, hoping it can be helpful to you in your daily life!