Planting Methods and Management of Maple Acer mono
Today, I will introduce some small experiences in planting and managing Acer mono, including the technical essentials of cultivating this plant. If there are any mistakes, please feel free to correct them!
Acer mono is a common ornamental seedling, with unique leaf shapes and rich color changes, making it suitable for open-air planting as well as potted display. The maintenance of potted Acer mono is not difficult. Generally, we choose smaller trees to plant in the courtyard or by the entrance. Daily attention should be paid to watering, fertilizing, and pruning. So, how to care for potted Acer mono? What are the planting and maintenance techniques for Acer mono? Let's explore together!
I. How to care for potted Acer mono?
Potted Acer mono can be grown in soil that is deep, loose, fertile, and well-drained. Avoid using soil that is too heavy. Prepare the soil mixture in advance, mix in an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer, mix the soil evenly, then disinfect and dry it in the sun. Prepare a suitable pot, with the size depending on the size of the Acer mono seedling. Use a small pot for young seedlings and a larger pot for bigger trees. During cultivation, pay attention to water and fertilizer management. Water according to the soil's dryness, ensuring the soil is thoroughly wetted without积水. Apply fertilizers during the growing season, using farmyard manure or compound fertilizers, applying thin layers of fertilizer frequently. Acer mono needs plenty of sunlight, and during the hot summer months, it can be shaded with a sunshade net. During growth, potted Acer mono can also be pruned according to its shape to ensure even branching, a full canopy, and more aesthetically pleasing branches, thus enhancing its overall ornamental value.
II. Planting and Maintenance Techniques for Acer mono
1. Site Selection and Soil Preparation
Choose flat terrain with deep soil layers, loose soil texture, and good drainage for the nursery. In the autumn of the year before planting, deeply turn the soil to 25-30 centimeters, and in the spring, finely rake it. Apply 5000 kilograms of base fertilizer per mu, then refine and level the soil.
2. Planting Method
Select robust young seedlings for planting. The planting time is 15 days after the leaves fall until before the next year's germination. Dig planting holes in advance and lay a layer of organic fertilizer at the bottom of each hole. Acer mono seedlings should be transplanted with a soil ball, remove the wrapping material from the soil ball, place the seedling in the hole, fill the soil, and water immediately after transplanting. If the seedling's trunk is too tall, it should be supported to prevent it from leaning.
3. Management Method
Water the Acer mono immediately after planting. After the seedlings have adapted, water every half month and apply top dressing. Apply 58 kilograms of chemical fertilizers per mu and 500-750 kilograms of organic fertilizers. During the growing season, timely tillage, weeding, and pest control should be done. Stop applying nitrogen fertilizers and irrigation in September to promote the lignification of the seedlings. During cultivation, it is necessary to determine the trunk height rationally and train different standard trunk shapes. If the seedlings are suitable for sale, less time and effort are needed. However, if bigger trees are to be grown, more time and effort are required.
This article shares the full content of the planting methods and management, as well as the technical essentials of cultivating Acer mono. I hope it can be helpful to you, and I also hope that more people will come to read more about green plant and flower care experiences and knowledge!