How to Plant Celastrus orbiculatus
This article provides an overview of the knowledge about the planting of Celastrus orbiculatus and the key cultivation techniques of Safflower, with the following introduction by the editor for netizens.
Celastrus orbiculatus belongs to the Celastraceae family and is also known by the scientific name Wisteria. It is commonly known as Celastrus orbiculatus or crabapple树 in folk. Celastrus orbiculatus is characterized by a long blooming period, with its flowering season lasting from summer to autumn. It is often planted in parks and used as an afforestation species. Planting can be done in pots or directly in the soil.
1 Characteristics of Celastrus orbiculatus
Celastrus orbiculatus is a type of flower native to China, belonging to the temperate broad-leaved deciduous trees. The average height of this tree is 10 meters, with thin and brittle bark that turns gray-brown when it peels off the trunk. The leaves are elliptical, with individual leaves measuring 2 to 8 cm in length. The flowers grow in an orderly manner at the tips of the branches, mostly red and purple, with an average diameter of about 3 cm. The fruit is nearly spherical and winged. Celastrus orbiculatus also has high medicinal value, being able to resist the invasion of various toxic gases such as chlorine and sulfur dioxide, and can withstand a certain degree of cold and drought, but is afraid of flooding. It prefers sunlight and its flowers are more likely to germinate in a hot and dry environment. The trunk of Celastrus orbiculatus is twisted, but the bark is very smooth. The shedding of the old bark reveals a new appearance of the trunk, giving it a certain ornamental effect.
2 Cultivation Techniques of Celastrus orbiculatus
2.1 Seed Planting Techniques
Before planting, it is necessary to select suitable land, with sandy soil being the most appropriate, which facilitates post-planting management. Planters should choose mature seeds in November for sowing, remove the seed coats, slightly dry them, and store the treated seeds in a sealed container. In the following March, the seeds are broadcast on the seedbeds, covered with soil to a thickness that the seeds are not visible, and the field temperature should be kept balanced before germination. After germination, adjust the temperature for seedling growth according to the external temperature. When the seedlings have grown two sets of true leaves, the planters can thin the seedlings in the field after the rain. When the seedlings are six months old, a light application of fertilizer can be made. In summer, it is important to drain the seedlings. By the end of the year, the height of the seedlings can reach about 50 cm. If flowering occurs in the first year of planting, the flowers should be removed in time, and in the following Spring Equinox, the growing seedlings can be transplanted to the designated location.
2.2 Transplanting Cultivation Techniques
Two methods commonly used in the transplanting cultivation of Celastrus orbiculatus are hardwood cutting and softwood cutting. Hardwood cutting uses one-year-old branches, which are cut into cuttings about 15 cm long and inserted into soil rich in organic matter before the branches start to sprout, leaving the buds exposed. After watering, cover the branches with a film. When the branches grow to 20 cm, remove the film, water moderately, and the branches can grow to 80 cm the following year. Softwood cutting is done in August, using semi-lignified new branches from the current year, cut into 10 cm sections, with the top cut flat, two leaves retained, and inserted into the soil to a depth of about 4 cm. Water thoroughly, and after 20 days, the branches can take root in the soil.
2.3 Planting Techniques
The best planting period for Celastrus orbiculatus is before the seedlings start to sprout, although the specific planting time is determined by the local climate. The best planting time in most areas is from November of the current year to March of the following year. Planters should dig a pit about 1 meter in diameter in the soil, keep the excavated soil, and fill the pit after planting the seedlings. The height of the seedlings above the soil should be controlled at around 1.2 meters. After planting, prune the excess branches from the top of the seedlings, retain three main branches when new branches grow, and maintain a certain tree crown shape.
2.4 Management Techniques After Planting
After planting Celastrus orbiculatus seedlings, water and earth should be applied immediately. In March, apply a compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and in early June, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer again. If you want the flowers of Celastrus orbiculatus to grow better, you can also apply flower fertilizer according to the growth of the trees.
The growth of Celastrus orbiculatus trees is relatively random, so the management staff needs to prune the leaves of Celastrus orbiculatus regularly. The pruning of Celastrus orbiculatus leaves can be divided into two aspects: winter pruning and summer pruning. Winter pruning refers to cutting off the branches that grew last year so that the tree can bloom better the following year, which is an important technique for Celastrus orbiculatus to grow into a large inflorescence; summer pruning refers to cutting off the remaining flowers on the branches after flowering in summer, and the management staff should avoid pruning the branches that sprout in spring to prevent the tree from only growing leaves and not flowering. The branches should be pruned at the right position to expand the tree crown.
3 Summary
In summary, both the planting of Celastrus orbiculatus and the post-planting management are very important during the tree's growth period. Therefore, planters need to combine the climatic and soil conditions of the planting area, choose the appropriate planting time and techniques, and take good care of watering, fertilizing, pruning, and other tasks to make Celastrus orbiculatus show better growth and provide technical support for garden decoration and urban greening.
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