How to care for Ilex verticillata
An introduction to the woody flower Ilex verticillata, how to care for it, some great tips and knowledge, recommended for collection!
Ilex verticillata is a new variety introduced in recent years, and some gardening enthusiasts can now purchase it. Although there is not much information on how to care for Ilex verticillata, there is still something to talk about. Gardeners, please read on patiently.
Ilex verticillata is now often used as a cut flower. A girl laughed and said that you don't need to send roses on Valentine's Day, a bunch of Ilex verticillata is enough. Of course, some businesses also sell Ilex verticillata in potted form.
Many gardeners are delighted to see the red fruits on the branches when they buy it, but they don't see fruits the next year and don't know why. In fact, this is because Ilex verticillata is dioecious and cross-pollinated. This means that if you only grow one pot, there is basically no hope of seeing fruits the next year.
The above is a small digression, let's continue to see how to care for Ilex verticillata:
Ilex verticillata is a deciduous shrub of the Aquifoliaceae family,开花 in mid-May, with a flowering period of half a month. Male flowers bloom 2-3 days earlier and end at the beginning of June along with female flowers, blooming and fruiting at the same time. Fruits mature in mid-October, with a fruiting period from October to the following April. The fruits are bright red and glossy. It is a shallow-rooted species with well-developed fibrous roots. Ilex verticillata prefers sunny conditions but can also tolerate semi-shade, prefers fertile slightly acidic to neutral soil, can adapt to slightly alkaline soil, prefers warm and humid environments, and has strong resistance to humidity and cold, able to withstand temperatures as low as -30°C. It is suitable for most parts of China, such as the Yangtze River Valley and its northern regions.
Ilex verticillata can be propagated by cutting, grafting, or seeds.
The above comprehensive method for caring for Ilex verticillata introduced by () is hoped to be a stone to attract jade and solve your green plant problems.