Which is easier to cultivate: Rixianggui or Sijigui?
A small tip for life: This article introduces which is easier to cultivate between Rixianggui and Sijigui, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of Rixianggui, a green plant and flower introduction. The specific contents are as follows:
It is likely that everyone is very familiar with Sijigui, which is also a type of cassia. It is named for its ability to bloom flowers and emit a light fragrance throughout the four seasons, which is a very important point that distinguishes it from other cassia varieties. However, many people still confuse it with Bayu Gui. Let's distinguish between them with the editor below.
What is the difference between Sijigui and Bayu Gui
1. In appearance
Bayu Gui: Divided into Jin Gui and Yin Gui, categorized by color. Bayu Gui has a well-developed root system, with young roots being light yellowish-brown, and the color deepens later. Bayu Gui has a strong branching ability and is low, so the crown often presents a shrub shape. Bayu Gui's bark is relatively rough and grayish-white, but the leaf surface is smooth, dark green, has a leathery feel, and diverse shapes.
Sijigui: Branches are cylindrical, with fine hair or no hair. Its leaves are alternate, round, darker on top and lighter on the bottom, with pinnate veins, and the petiole is purplish-red, nearly hairless. Sijigui flowers are dioecious, with axillary inflorescences, spherical flower buds, and circular involucral bracts without hair. Sijigui flowers are mostly yellowish-white or light white, with small shrub-like plants.
2. Variety differences
Sijigui: There are eighteen varieties, including Danzhuang, Yuegui, Tianxiang, etc.
Bayu Gui: There are two types, Jin Gui and Yin Gui.
3. Propagation methods
Bayu Gui: Mainly propagated by cutting, with a relatively complex process.
Sijigui: Various propagation methods, mainly cutting, grafting, and layering.
4. Common problems and diseases
Sijigui: Dried spot disease, Sijigui anthracnose, etc., the main control methods include strengthening ventilation, loosening the soil, maintaining soil and water, ensuring sufficient light, etc.
Bayu Gui: Related to the season, there may be frost and drought, so it is necessary to maintain a warm and humid growing environment.
Differences between Rixianggui and Sijigui
1. Basic characteristics
Sijigui: Leaves grow symmetrically, the leaves are relatively thin, and the leaf surface is very smooth. The bark is black-brown. The young branches are cylindrical and usually hairless. Sijigui flowers tend to be white or light yellow, with a generally light fragrance.
Rixianggui: A special gardening variety of cassia that can bloom continuously and has a stronger fragrance than other varieties. The crown is round or sub-ellipsoid, with dense and crowded branches and leaves. The bark is light gray, the leaves are green or dark green, with a certain luster. The flowering state of Rixianggui varies slightly over time, resembling an umbrella shape at the beginning and end of flowering, and a cone shape when in full bloom. Rixianggui flowers range in color from light yellow to lemon yellow, with a strong fragrance.
Which is easier to cultivate: Rixianggui or Sijigui?
2. Growth habits
Rixianggui: Has strong adaptability, can withstand cold and drought environments, and is very easy to cultivate. Rixianggui prefers fertile, slightly acidic soil, and a slightly cool and humid climate. It is widely distributed in various regions of our country. It can bloom continuously every year, with its young buds constantly differentiating and flowering, even dense flowering on old and withered branches.
Sijigui: Prefers a humid and sunny environment, with high soil requirements. It is most suitable to grow in fertile soil with good drainage and must be slightly acidic. Sijigui has a certain cold resistance but cannot withstand extremely cold climates. The temperature should be between 20-30°C. As long as there are no special cold waves in winter, it can generally survive the winter.
When does Sijigui bloom
Sijigui blooms around March to May. If cultivated properly, it will bloom very vigorously during this season, emitting a pleasant fragrance. To make it bloom vigorously, we need to pay attention to its cultivation methods.
What are the varieties of Sijigui
1. Tianxiang Taige
Compared with other varieties of Sijigui, Tianxiang Taige is more superior, with a very strong fragrance, and is a rare variety among the known varieties of Sijigui.