How to prevent and control yew pests effectively?

Taxus is known as "giant panda in plants". Taxol extracted from Taxus has high medicinal value and is recognized as an endangered natural rare anticancer plant in the world. So in the cultivation of yew, how to control diseases and insect pests effectively?

Disease and insect pest control of Taxus mairei

1. Prevention and control of insect infestation

Generally speaking, mites and aphids, like mites and aphids, prefer to breed in warm places, and coincidentally, when Taxus mairei grows, the temperature needed is relatively high, so problems will inevitably arise at this time. At this time, we should pay attention to check the growth of saplings, timely detection and timely use of pesticides, will effectively prevent and control insect damage.

2. Prevent self-decay and wilt.

The survival rate of Taxus chinensis var. mairei is relatively small. When it grows, it is possible that the leaves will wither and the roots or neck will rot. If one is found at this time, it should be transplanted quickly so as not to affect anything else. In addition, it is timely to do a good job of fertilization and drainage. Don't let too much water, lest the roots will rot when they are waterlogged.

3. Comprehensive prevention and control

Before the growth of the seedlings, carry out a complete and comprehensive disinfection of the cultivation site, and the growing soil should also be drip irrigated with disinfection solution to prevent decay. When watering and irrigating, some disinfection measures are also needed in the water. Chemicals are generally used to prevent diseases and insect pests. Of course, other methods can also be taken, such as using the natural enemies of this insect to kill the insect, or using pesticides directly.

Daily maintenance of Taxus chinensis

1. the problem of watering

The yew likes to be wet and needs to be sprayed frequently on the leaves to keep it moist. The soil at the bottom does not need watering if it is not dry, but once it is watered, it should be thoroughly watered. So it's OK to water the leaf surface from time to time.

2. The problem of fertilization

The best way to fertilize is to "apply less and eat more". It is necessary to decide what fertilizer to apply according to the growing period of the yew. Apply nitrogen fertilizer in March or early April, and then apply rapeseed cake every 20 days or so.

3. The problem of pruning

Experts suggest that pruning begins in February, and it is best not to prune it casually during its growing period.

In fact, plants, like people, need careful cultivation. As long as you manage it according to the law of growth, as long as you pay attention to it, you will not get sick or even die. The yew is shaped by nature in the place where it grows, and the environment and climate are given by nature, while the living environment of the yew bonsai is man-made, naturally uncertain, but man-made can be controlled. so it is easier to maintain a good growth environment.