Method of Cultivating Peace Tree
Summary: This article provides some knowledge about the Peace Tree, a woody flower. It introduces the cultivation method of the Peace Tree, which is a great piece of experience. It is recommended to bookmark it!
The Peace Tree has been loved by many flower enthusiasts in recent years. It belongs to the Lauraceae family, Cinnamomum genus, and is an evergreen small tree. Its real name is Cinnamomum kanehirae, and it is originally abundant on the Lanyu Island. Its aliases include Red Head Island Cinnamon, Red Head Mountain Cinnamon, Fragrant Orchid Mountain Cinnamon, Large-Leaf Cinnamon, and (T-W) Cinnamon, among others. Many flower enthusiasts are unsure of how to cultivate the Peace Tree after purchasing it. Here, we will introduce how to cultivate the Peace Tree through various aspects such as temperature, humidity, and watering.
1. Temperature
The suitable growth temperature for the Peace Tree is between 20°C to 30°C. Young trees are not cold-tolerant, and if exposed to frost for more than 5 days, the plants can easily suffer from bark cracks, withered branches and leaves, or even die from freezing. Whether it is a small number of potted plants at home or large-scale commercial cultivation, it is necessary to maintain a greenhouse temperature of no lower than 5°C in winter to keep the leaves always green. Larger trees can tolerate short periods of temperatures around 0°C if there is no cold wind in the greenhouse. In the Yangtze River Valley, potted plants should be moved into the greenhouse before the first frost and taken out after Qingming Festival the following year, taking care to prevent cold damage from late frost or reverse spring cold. In the hot summer, when the temperature exceeds 32°C, it is necessary to provide shade and spray water on the leaves to increase humidity and reduce temperature, maintaining vigorous growth.
2. Light
The Peace Tree requires good lighting but is also shade-tolerant. Its light requirement changes with age. Young trees are shade-tolerant, and 3 to 5-year-old plants grow quickly under shaded conditions. 6 to 10-year-old plants require more abundant light. Potted plants can be moved to the shade or under a shade net with 40% to 50% coverage in summer for ideal growth. Excessive light can cause the leaves to turn yellow and lose their luster, reducing their ornamental value, especially for potted plants that have been displayed indoors for a long time. When moved outdoors for recovery in summer, they should be first placed in an environment with 40% to 50% shade and should not be rushed, as this can easily cause leaf burn. Also, in late spring and early summer, after a long rain followed by sunny weather, it is important to provide shade in a timely manner, or the leaves can be easily burned and it will take a long time to restore their green and lush appearance.
3. Water
The Peace Tree requires a moist potting environment. Therefore, the potting soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged, with a relative humidity of over 80% being ideal. During the hot summer or dry autumn periods, as well as during the winter when placed indoors, it is necessary to frequently spray water on the leaves and the surrounding environment to create a relatively moist local space for healthy growth. In autumn, watering should be controlled, and in winter, more spraying and less watering should be done. If there is waterlogging in the potting soil, it can lead to yellowing of the plant, with the lower leaves turning yellow and falling off, and in severe cases, it can cause root rot and death. The plum rain season should be particularly noted.
4. Soil
For potted or bagged Peace Trees, it is suitable to use loose, breathable, well-drained, rich in organic matter, and fertile acidic potting soil or deciduous leaf soil. Compact soil or a pH value above 7.5 can cause leaf yellowing, poor growth, and reduced germination ability, affecting the regeneration of buds and even shortening the cultivation lifespan. Therefore, small plants should be repotted every year, and large plants can be repotted every two years. The soil should be loosened once a month during the growing season, especially after heavy rain, and any waterlogging in the pot should be removed and replaced with loose soil. The best time for repotting is after moving out of the greenhouse in spring and before budding.
5. Fertilizer
The Peace Tree has a full plant, large leaves, and vigorous growth, thus requiring a large amount of fertilizer. In addition to requiring fertile potting soil, potted Cinnamomum kanehirae can be fertilized once a month with thin cake fertilizer or fertilizer sulfate water from mid-spring to early autumn. In autumn, two applications of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied continuously, such as a 0.3% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, to increase the plant's cold resistance and promote the early lignification of tender shoots, allowing it to survive the winter safely. Fertilization should be stopped in winter to prevent root damage from fertilizer, which can lead to leaf yellowing or withering and falling off, making it difficult to restore the plant's original appearance.
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