Buxus megistophylla ball cultivation method
This article摘要: Buxus megistophylla ball cultivation method and small experience in planting Buxus megistophylla ball, followed by a comprehensive introduction.
Buxus megistophylla is an excellent species for landscaping, not tall, with leathery leaves, elliptical leaves, petioles 2-3 mm long, spherical fruits, very resistant to pruning, Buxus megistophylla ball is evergreen all year round, with beautiful shapes, often used as the first choice for park and street greening. Currently, the market for Buxus megistophylla is stable, with prices relatively stable, and there may be significant changes during the peak planting season in spring.
Habits
Buxus megistophylla enjoys light, can tolerate shade, and has a certain tolerance for cold. It can naturally overwinter in most areas of the Huaihe River Basin, but warming measures need to be taken in the North China region to survive the winter. Buxus megistophylla flowers, with flowering period in March and April, straight stigma, inflorescence axis 5-7 mm long, and very beautiful when flowering. The fruiting period is in the hot June and July.
Propagation
Cutting: Spring cutting, cutting branches that are about to sprout, inserting them into prepared soil, covering with plastic film to shade. Autumn cutting takes healthy one-year-old branches, cut into sections about 10 cm long, each with a pair of leaves, cutting the leaves in half during insertion, and shading for maintenance.
嫁接: Choose Ginkgo as the rootstock, with 1-2 full buds on the healthy branches as scions, graft the scion onto the rootstock, cover with plastic film for maintenance, and new buds indicate successful grafting.
Layering: It is suitable to use 2-year-old or older branches, which can be separated from the mother plant after 1 year.
Transplanting
The best time for transplanting Buxus megistophylla is before it sprouts in spring. If it is a large seedling with soil ball, it can be transplanted all year round except for the cold winter. Because Buxus megistophylla has a high survival rate, it can survive even in the high summer temperatures with several thorough waterings. However, it is important to protect the roots when transplanting young seedlings and bring the soil ball for large seedlings, with ample water.
Cultivation Management
Temperature: Buxus megistophylla enjoys a humid environment and can be maintained outdoors as long as there is no severe cold in winter, with no significant temperature requirements.
Sunlight: Buxus megistophylla enjoys sunlight, so choose a place with good sunlight for planting, which is beneficial for growth.
Watering: Buxus megistophylla loves water and should not be short of water all year round, especially during the high summer temperatures. Newly transplanted young seedlings should be watered immediately after planting, the second day, and the third day after five days, to ensure the survival of the seedlings. Watering enough in winter can enhance cold resistance.
Fertilizing: Apply enough base fertilizer when transplanting in autumn, apply nitrogen fertilizer when pruning in spring to promote the growth of branches and leaves, and apply phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizer in early autumn to accelerate the lignification of one-year-old seedlings and improve cold resistance.
Pruning
Buxus megistophylla is very resistant to pruning and can be pruned into various shapes, such as Buxus megistophylla ball, Buxus megistophylla cylinder, etc. In addition to shaping needs, pruning once in spring and summer each year can restore the plant's vitality, promote branching and leaf growth, and maintain a beautiful shape.
Overwintering Cold Prevention
Buxus megistophylla planted in the Huaihe River Basin does not require management in winter, but those planted near the north need to be managed in winter, as extreme cold weather can cause tree damage and affect planting results. When the temperature is below zero, measures such as building windproof and cold-proof greenhouses or directly using oilcloth barriers can be taken, and plastic bags can be used in case of rain and snow. To ensure safe overwintering, measures such as watering in winter, fertilizing, and pruning can all help increase cold resistance.
The above is the full content about the cultivation method of Buxus megistophylla ball and the tips for planting Buxus megistophylla ball, hoping to help you and also hoping that everyone will come to see more green plant and flower experience knowledge!