Abstract: Gardenia, also known as chicken breast and saururus, is a common ornamental plant. The flowers have strong aroma and bright colors, and are deeply loved by people. However, due to its high requirements on the growth environment, special attention is needed when breeding. This article will introduce in detail the breeding methods and...
Gardenia, also known as chicken breast and saururus, is a common ornamental plant. The flowers have strong aroma and bright colors, and are deeply loved by people. However, due to its high requirements on the growth environment, special attention is needed when breeding. This article will introduce in detail the breeding methods and matters needing attention of small gardenia to help readers better understand small gardenia and achieve successful planting.
1. Breeding 1.1 Selecting high-quality seedlings When selecting gardenia seedlings, you should choose seedlings that are healthy, bright, beautiful, and thrive. At the same time, pay attention to check whether there are pests and diseases on the surface of the seedlings to ensure quality.
1.2 Carry out reproduction work. Gardenia can be propagated through seeds, cuttings, etc. The most commonly used one is the cuttage method, which reproduces branches by inserting them into the soil.
2. Environmental requirements 2.1 Lighting
Gardenia likes enough sunshine, so it is necessary to choose an environment with sufficient light for planting. At the same time, during high temperatures in summer, direct exposure should be avoided and planted in a shaded place.
2.2 Temperature Gardenia likes a warm and humid environment, and the suitable growth temperature is 18℃~25℃.
2.3 Moisture gardenia has high requirements on humidity. It usually needs to keep the soil moist and spray water appropriately during the dry season to increase the humidity.
3. Soil management 3.1 Choose suitable soil. Gardenia likes fertile soil, well-drained soil, and contains a lot of organic matter. When selecting soil, you should avoid poor or excessively arid soils.
3.2 Fertilized gardenia has a long growth period and needs proper nutrition. You can choose to apply appropriate organic fertilizer or chemical fertilizer.
4. Watering 4.1 Keep proper humidity The growth of gardenia requires proper moisture, but excessive watering will lead to root rot, and attention should be paid to controlling the amount of watering.
4.2 Avoid standing water, which can damage the roots of gardenia and affect its growth. Water should be removed in time.
5. Pruning 5.1 Removal of pests and diseases During the growth process of gardenia, it may be attacked by pests and diseases. At this time, it is necessary to remove the diseased branches in time to maintain the health of the plants.
5.2 Threading and pruning gardenia requires proper pruning and pruning to maintain its beautiful shape.
6. Prevention and control of pests and diseases 6.1 Preventing pests and diseases. Gardenia is vulnerable to pests and diseases during the breeding process. Prevention and control measures should be taken in advance, such as regular spraying of pesticides.
6.2 Handling pests and diseases Once pests and diseases are discovered, they should be dealt with in a timely manner. Common treatment methods include spraying pesticides or manual plucking.
7. Precautions for maintenance 7.1 Preventing freezing injury. Gardenia is not resistant to cold and is prone to freezing injury. Heat preservation should be carried out in time in winter to avoid freezing to death.
7.2 Avoid windy weather The flowers of small gardenia are delicate and easily blown off by strong winds, so planting in windy weather should be avoided.
8. Summary Gardenia is a beautiful ornamental plant, but special attention should be paid to its requirements for growth environment and fertilization management during the breeding process. Through the introduction of this article, I believe readers will have a more comprehensive understanding of the cultivation and precautions of gardenias.