How to water crape myrtle flower (how often) the culture method of crape myrtle flower

The flowers of crape myrtle are very delicate and lovely, and their florescence is also long. They are sought after by many flower friends and plant crape myrtle pots at home one after another. But growing flowers is not something that can be done easily, but will face a variety of problems, such as watering less will dry up the plant, watering more can easily cause rotten roots. Water is the source of all things. What are the watering skills of crape myrtle?

How to water crape myrtle (how often)

Generally speaking, the watering of the plant is determined according to its own growth condition, the general herbaceous plant needs more water, while the woody plant needs less water. After the dormant period of crape myrtle begins, try to reduce watering or stop watering altogether.

When it comes to the period of rapid growth, the amount of water should be increased accordingly to ensure the amount of water needed, usually once a day. When summer comes, the temperature is hot and dry, we should increase the amount of water to ensure the water needed for the growth of crape myrtle. In case of rainy days, the amount of water can be reduced, not too frequently, usually once every 2-3 days.

Culture method of crape myrtle

1. Soil

Crape myrtle has a strong environmental adaptability, the general culture soil can be applied. If possible, deep and fertile sandy soil can be selected for cultivation, which is most beneficial to the growth of crape myrtle.

2. Watering

Crape myrtle can fight drought and avoid waterlogging. It can be watered once before spring germination and once frozen water after falling leaves in autumn. At other times, pay attention to "no dry, no watering".

Water should be watered 1-3 times in spring drought; waterlogging should be done well in rainy season to avoid rotting roots caused by stagnant water; generally, watering is not needed in autumn.

3. Lighting

Crape myrtle needs sufficient light for its growth, otherwise it will cause few or no flowers during flowering, and even weaken the growth of the whole plant more seriously.

4. Temperature

The mature crape myrtle plant has strong cold resistance, but the cold protection and heat preservation of the seedlings must be done well. After the cultivation has reached more than three years old, the heat preservation can be stopped.

5. Fertilization

It is similar to the time of watering, fertilizing once before sprouting in spring and once after falling leaves in autumn. Human feces and urine or sesame sauce dregs can be applied to promote plant growth in the coming year, and flowering more luxuriantly and brightly.

What are the propagation methods of crape myrtle

1. Grafting propagation

Time: from late February to early March every year, that is, before the branches of crape myrtle sprout.

Methods: first, a knife with a depth of about 5-8 cm was vertically split in the outer part of the top of the rootstock, then the scions of about 5-8 cm long with two buds were cut into a wedge, and then the split of the rootstock was inserted at the cambium, and then the whole panicle was wrapped with plastic film to expose only the bud. Using this method, branches of different colors can be grafted layer by layer on a single rootstock to form a "multi-color tree".

2. Hardwood cuttings

Time: generally choose between mid-late March and early April, that is, before the branches germinate.

Method: trim one-year-old strong branches to about 15 cm long, and then insert them into a well-drained loose sandy loam seedbed. After the completion of the water will be thoroughly covered with plastic film can be used for heat preservation and moisturizing treatment. Wait for the seedling to grow to about 15-20 cm before removing the film, changing the shade net for maintenance, and watering properly, you can get branches about 60-80 cm long that year.

3. Softwood cutting

Time: from July to August, that is, the peak period of new branch growth.

Methods: the semi-lignified branches were selected and trimmed to a length of 8-10 cm, with 2-3 leaves at the upper end. The depth of cutting is about 3-4cm. Then pour the water thoroughly and give it proper shading. It usually takes root after about 20 days, but it still needs proper shading and moderate watering.

4. Striping propagation

Time: the whole growth period can be carried out effectively, and the best time is from March to April in spring.

Methods: the strong branches of 1-2 years old were selected and peeled about 1.5 cm with a knife. The xylem was better exposed in depth, and diluted rooting powder was applied to the upper part of the wound about 3 cm. Wait for the powder to dry and then put a barrel-shaped plastic bag on the cut, fill it with loose garden soil, pour water into both ends of the bag, check again for a month, pay attention to the moisturizing of the soil in the bag, and so the roots can be cut off and planted.

Matters needing attention in the maintenance of crape myrtle

1. Watering: watering in the four seasons should follow the principle of "no dry, no watering, watering thoroughly". The specific amount of watering should be determined according to the actual wettability of the basin soil. if there is water leakage in the basin soil, it is necessary to replenish the soil in time to increase the density of the basin soil.

2. Cutting: one-year-old sturdy branches should be selected on the vigorous mother plant and trimmed into branches about 10-15 cm long, and the cutting depth should be about 8-10 cm.

3. Florescence: cut off the residual flowers after flowering, promote the new development of the plant, and make the next round of flowers grow as soon as possible, so as to prolong the flowering period. At the same time, it is necessary to cut off long branches, diseased branches, stacked branches and interspersed branches in time to prevent excessive consumption of nutrition.

4. Fertilization: base fertilizer should be applied to crape myrtle pot culture, topdressing can be carried out before new branches germinate or between May and June, less in autumn and no application in winter. In addition, it is not suitable to apply fertilizer in high temperature weather and rainy weather in summer, and fertilization should follow the rule of "thin fertilizer application frequently" at other times.

5. Change the soil: potted crape myrtle had better change the pot soil every 2-3 years.

The culture method of crape myrtle is not very difficult, so familiar with its growth habits, master certain breeding skills might as well try to cultivate a pot at home, the florescence of crape myrtle is very long, has a very good decorative value, can be home full of color for a long time.