How is the planting prospect of Fraxinus?
If you want to know about the planting prospects of Fraxinus and the related introduction of the planting methods and maintenance of potted Fraxinus green plants, the following article will introduce these topics.
Fraxinus is a plant with lush foliage that purifies the air, capable of absorbing dust in the air and keeping it fresh. It has certain ornamental value and can provide shade when planted in a courtyard. The following are the cultivation and maintenance methods for Fraxinus.
I. Planting Methods
1. Soil Selection
Fraxinus planting should choose loose and fertile sandy soil with good drainage. The land needs to be prepared before sowing, improving uneven, unbalanced, and unsoft soil by adding organic fertilizers and mixing it with sand to enhance soil conditions.
2. Seedling by Sowing
The sowing time for Fraxinus is in spring, specifically in February to March. Choose full-grown seeds, clean them with clean water, and after treatment, take them out and place them in a well-ventilated area to dry. Sow the seeds evenly in the soil, maintaining a uniform distance, covering the soil while sowing, with a thickness of about 2-3 centimeters. After covering with soil, it needs to be pressed down to ensure the seeds are in close contact with the soil.
3. Cutting Propagation
After sowing Fraxinus, the seeds will start to germinate and grow into seedlings. Choose fast-growing, disease-free shoots, cut them from the mother plant to a length of 15-20 centimeters and a thickness of 1 centimeter, and then prune them. After pruning, insert them into the soil and press down to cover them.
II. Maintenance Methods
1. Watering
After the Fraxinus seedlings enter the vigorous growth period, it is necessary to increase the watering amount, watering every 2-3 days and making sure each time is thorough. In autumn, with more rainfall, attention should be paid to drainage. In summer, with high temperatures, watering is needed every day. In winter, when temperatures are low, reduce the amount of watering.
2. Weeding
During the growth period of Fraxinus seedlings, weeds are prone to grow around them, which can absorb a lot of nutrients and hinder the growth of the seedlings. Therefore, all weeds need to be cleared to protect the healthy growth of the seedlings.
3. Temperature
Fraxinus has a strong adaptability, capable of enduring temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius and as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Usually, temperature changes do not need to be monitored, but if you want Fraxinus to grow better, it can be moved to a warm room in winter.
4. Light
Fraxinus needs plenty of sunlight during growth. In summer, when the light is intense, it should be moved to a place with diffused light inside, while in the other three seasons, it can fully receive sunlight.
5. Fertilization
In addition to the base fertilizer applied at planting time, fertilizing once a week is also needed during the growth period. Use a compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, dilute it with water, and slowly pour it into the pot. Avoid splashing fertilizer on the leaves, and if it does, rinse with water. When Fraxinus grows into a mature plant, fertilizing can be stopped.
6. Pruning
Prune away any long, dry branches to control the plant shape and lay the foundation for future shaping. During the peak growth season, new side branches should be pruned in time to prevent excessive foliage growth, which can lead to reduced light penetration and ventilation.
The detailed explanation provided above about the planting prospects of Fraxinus and the planting methods and maintenance of potted Fraxinus is for reference and suggestion only.