How to cultivate "King Zhi Yu Ye" to thrive
The editor will share with everyone how to cultivate "King Zhi Yu Ye" to thrive and some small experiences in green plant maintenance related to the cultivation skills of "King Zhi Yu Ye". The following is a detailed introduction for you.
"King Zhi Yu Ye", also known as Portulaca oleracea tree, has delicate and small leaves that are bright green and highly ornamental. Many flower enthusiasts like to grow it into a beautiful potted landscape for display. Although "King Zhi Yu Ye" is very easy to care for, it is not easy to grow it into an exquisite small potted landscape. If not managed properly, the plant will grow excessively long branches and leaves without any shape, making it lose its ornamental value. So, how can you grow a beautiful "King Zhi Yu Ye" potted landscape? Just remember 5 key maintenance points, and the plant will grow vigorously and quickly take shape.
1. The potting soil should be loose and breathable.
"King Zhi Yu Ye" is not picky about soil, and general garden soil can sustain its growth. However, when growing it in a pot for ornamental purposes, we want it to grow rapidly and quickly develop into a sturdy, ancient-looking trunk. Therefore, when preparing the soil, we should choose a well-draining and breathable growing soil, which is beneficial for root growth. Strong roots enhance absorption capacity, leading to vigorous plant growth.
When preparing the soil, in addition to mixing in some breathable granular soil like coal slag and river sand, a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer can also be added to ensure the soil has enough nutrients for the plant to grow.
2. Regular pruning and shaping.
I have seen many flower enthusiasts' "King Zhi Yu Ye" plants that, although growing vigorously, have too many tangled branches, crossing each other randomly, which completely loses their ornamental value. This is caused by not pruning and shaping regularly.
As we all know, "King Zhi Yu Ye" has a strong germination ability. During the growing season, the plant continuously produces many new buds, which grow into new branches. This not only consumes a lot of nutrients, preventing the main stem from thickening quickly, but also results in tangled and unshaped branches, greatly reducing their ornamental value.
Therefore, when cultivating "King Zhi Yu Ye" as a potted landscape, it is necessary to prune and shape it regularly. Especially for landscapes with a well-developed tree shape, any tangled branches should be cut promptly. Tall and overly long branches at the top should be trimmed to maintain a good tree shape, allowing the plant to grow faster and enhancing its ornamental value.
3. Fertilization should be light.
"King Zhi Yu Ye" flowers generally do not bloom easily. While some flower enthusiasts can make them bloom, most are grown as potted landscape plants and do not require excessive fertilization. Especially for mature "King Zhi Yu Ye" landscapes, excessive nutrients can promote the plant to produce more branches.
If you want it to grow quickly and develop a sturdy old trunk, you can accelerate its growth by supplementing nutrients. You can apply some fermented and decomposed organic fertilizers like sheep manure or soybean cakes to the potting soil or provide it with slow-release fertilizers regularly. In short, do not let it lack nutrients for rapid growth.
4. Avoid keeping the potting soil moist for extended periods.
"King Zhi Yu Ye" is a succulent plant with strong drought resistance but does not tolerate waterlogging. Long-term moist potting soil can easily lead to root rot and even cause the leaves to fall off in large numbers, leading to wilting.
No matter the season, when caring for "King Zhi Yu Ye" landscapes, be careful with watering. It is better to let the soil dry out rather than keep it moist. Allowing the potting soil to dry out occasionally can also help the stems quickly become semi-woody, giving them an ancient and appealing look.
5. Adequate sunlight should not be lacking.
When growing "King Zhi Yu Ye" at home, it should not be kept in a completely shaded area for an extended period because it is a sun-loving plant. Lack of sunlight can affect normal growth, resulting in thin and long branches and a loss of compactness in the plant shape.
If there is sufficient sunlight at home, except during the summer, it can be placed in a sunny area for care, allowing it to receive more sunlight. Its leaves will grow thicker and more robust, preventing the branches from becoming overly long.
By following these 5 points to care for "King Zhi Yu Ye", the plant should thrive in no time, and within a few years, it can be transformed into a beautiful landscape.
The above is how to cultivate "King Zhi Yu Ye" to thrive and some small experiences in green plant maintenance related to the cultivation skills of "King Zhi Yu Ye", hoping it can help you in your daily life!