When does ivy usually bloom? How to cuttage? What is the medicinal value?

Ivy is a perennial evergreen climbing shrub of the genus Acanthopanax. Its leaves are beautiful and evergreen. It is often used for vertical greening in the south. So, when does ivy usually blossom? How to cuttage? What is the medicinal value?

When does ivy blossom?

The flowering period of ivy is from September to November and the fruiting period is from March to May. Ivy is often planted beside the rockery and at the root of the wall, allowing it to naturally attach vertically or cover the growth, thus having the effect of decorating and beautifying the environment. When potted, mainly to small and medium-sized potted plants, a variety of shapes can be carried out and furnished indoors.

Second, how to cut ivy?

The vines of ivy are easy to root and are usually propagated by cuttings. Under the condition of cultivation in greenhouse, it can be cut all year round. Family reproduction is generally suitable for cutting from April to May in spring and from August to September in autumn.

When cutting, the sandy soil with loose, aerated and good drainage is selected as the substrate. Hardwood cuttings in spring, Lignified robust branches were cut from the plant and cut into cuttings 15-20 cm long, leaving 2-3 leaves at the upper end. After cutting, keep the soil moist and put it under the condition of side shade, it can take root soon. Autumn softwood cuttings are made of semi-lignified twigs, cut into 15-20 cm long cuttings containing 3-4 air roots. Shade after cutting, and often keep the soil moist, generally 20-30 days after cutting can take root and survive.

What is the medicinal value of ivy?

1. Treat joint pain: 10 grams of ivy, half of wine and half of water. At the same time, wash the affected area with proper amount of ivy and fried water.

2. Treat post-partum wind headache: 10 grams of ivy, stir-fry with yellow rice wine, add 7 red dates, fry in water and take after meals.

3, treatment of injury: 60 grams of ivy, soaked in 250 grams of liquor, 7-10 days later, 10-20 milliliters each time, 3 times a day, or fine powder, mix the affected area with wine.

4, to treat sores and carbuncle swelling: 60 grams of fresh ivy, fried with water, and with the right amount of fresh ivy, mash, add sugar and soju, apply to the affected area.