How to cultivate Aglaia odorata to make it bloom
About the content of how to cultivate Aglaia odorata to make it bloom and the pruning time and methods of Aglaia odorata in the field of green plants and flowers, the editor will introduce it next.
Aglaia odorata, with lush leaves and strong branches, is an ideal material for bonsai, among which its fragrance is most admirable, especially rich and long-lasting, hence it is affectionately called Aglaia odorata.
After cultivating Aglaia odorata, we naturally want it to bloom early. If Aglaia odorata does not bloom, what is the reason? How to perfectly solve this problem?
First, Aglaia odorata does not bloom because the tree age is not enough
We know that Aglaia odorata needs to reach a certain age to bloom. If it is a seedling naturally bred, it usually takes two to three years to bloom. If it is a cutting seedling, it needs to grow in the first year to make the tree shape round and complete, and ideally, it also needs two years to bloom. If the tree age is not enough, Aglaia odorata naturally will not bloom.
Some friends have Aglaia odorata that is not old enough but has a good shape. If they want to bloom early, they can use the method of grafting. They can choose a strong and blooming Aglaia odorata branch as the scion before the spring sprouts, skillfully moving the flowers, and then the next year, Aglaia odorata can beautifully see the flowers; if the tree age is not enough and the tree is too small, it is recommended to wait a bit, and let Aglaia odorata bloom when it is stronger and the branches are full.
Second, Aglaia odorata wants to bloom and needs pruning, and needs correct fertilization
After Aglaia odorata reaches the flowering age, we need to pay attention to proper pruning. The best time to prune Aglaia odorata is in March and April. At this time, we need to cut off the diseased and disabled branches, intersecting branches, and dense branches, which can make the tree shape more beautiful and reduce unnecessary nutrient consumption. While pruning, we can also appropriately pinch the top, which can break the apical dominance of Aglaia odorata, allowing nutrients to move downward, which is beneficial for the thickening of the branches and also for the transition of Aglaia odorata's vegetative growth to reproductive growth, that is, it is beneficial for the bud differentiation and flowering of Aglaia odorata.
After pruning Aglaia odorata, we also need to pay attention to the method and time of fertilization. After spring pruning, we can apply some decomposed organic fertilizers and some nutrient-rich compound fertilizers to Aglaia odorata. This fertilization can not only promote the growth of Aglaia odorata but also make the branches thicker, preparing for flowering; to make Aglaia odorata bloom beautifully, the most important fertilization should be in May and June, when Aglaia odorata will start to differentiate flower buds. We can use some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers at this time, or spray some monopotassium phosphate on Aglaia odorata, which can make the tree shape more beautiful and more conducive to the formation of flower buds.
While fertilizing, we can slightly control water, which means we can water a little later, maintain a slightly dry growing medium, which gives Aglaia odorata a sense of crisis, prompting it to prepare for flower bud differentiation and blooming.
Third, to make Aglaia odorata bloom early, light and ventilation are also very important
The completion of flower bud differentiation in Aglaia odorata requires gentle sunlight, that is, it is necessary to ensure that Aglaia odorata can fully perform photosynthesis. In spring, we can expose Aglaia odorata to light all day, and in early summer, we can slightly shade it to avoid sunburn, so that the leaves are not damaged by the sun. This operation allows Aglaia odorata to store more nutrients through photosynthesis, not only making flower bud differentiation smoother but also making future flowers more colorful and fragrant.
While ensuring full sunlight, you can consider ventilating Aglaia odorata. If possible, it is best to keep Aglaia odorata outdoors, so that it grows with posture, has fewer diseases and pests, and creates good conditions for early blooming.
Fourth, summary
If you want Aglaia odorata to bloom early, here's a tip for you: treat the trunk. Some experienced friends will use a knife to carve the branches or hit and beat the smooth bark. After the bark wound heals, it becomes bumpy, giving it a sense of beauty of time and沧桑, and it can also achieve the effect of girdling, blocking the downward movement of nutrients, which is beneficial for the flowering of Aglaia odorata.
The introduction of how to cultivate Aglaia odorata to make it bloom and the pruning time and methods mentioned above hope to be helpful to you!