What family of plants does the leaves of lilac belong to?
Abstract: This article introduces the family to which the leaves of lilac belong and knowledge about the green plants and flowers, let's get to know more about it.
The leaves of lilac prefer abundant sunlight but can also tolerate semi-shade. They are highly adaptable, cold-resistant, drought-resistant, and can grow in poor soil with few diseases and pests. They thrive in well-drained, loose, neutral soil and dislike acidic soil. They also dislike waterlogging and humid heat.
It is best to transplant the leaves of lilac before the sprouts start to grow in early spring. The transplanting hole should be filled with enough base fertilizer first, then covered with a layer of soil before placing the seedling and filling it with soil. After planting, water thoroughly once, and then water 2-3 more times to ensure survival. The leaves of lilac are highly adaptable and require minimal management. It is enough to remove weeds, prevent waterlogging in the rainy season, and water during dry periods for them to grow smoothly. They do not require heavy fertilization; excessive fertilization should be avoided to prevent excessive growth of branches and affect flowering. Generally, applying a layer of decomposed manure before winter every year or every other year is sufficient.
In mid-March, before sprouting, the leaves of lilac should be pruned for shaping, removing dense, weak, and diseased branches, cutting the vigorous branches in half to ensure good ventilation and light inside the canopy. After flowering, if not saving seeds, the remaining flowers and the two buds below the inflorescence should be cut to reduce nutrient consumption, promoting the growth of new branches and the formation of flower buds. After the leaves fall, another pruning can be done to maintain a round and beautiful canopy, which is beneficial for growth and flowering in the following year.
The leaves of lilac have very few diseases and pests. The main pests include aphids, bagworms, and tussock moths. These can be controlled by spraying with a 40% dimethoate emulsion at a concentration of 800-1000 times or a 25% phosmet emulsion at a concentration of 1000 times.
The leaves of lilac are smaller than those of common lilacs, with shorter stems, flexible branches, and a graceful posture. The flowers are bright in color and bloom twice a year, solving the problem of no flowers in summer and autumn, making them an excellent flowering shrub in gardens. They are suitable for planting in courtyards, residential areas, hospitals, schools, kindergartens, or other gardens and scenic spots. They can be planted alone, in groups, or in large areas along roadsides, lawns, corners, or forest edges, and can also be planted with other trees and shrubs, especially evergreens.
That's all about the family of plants to which the leaves of lilac belong and a comprehensive method for understanding the leaves of lilac, hoping to provide a reference to solve your green plant problems.