Breeding methods and precautions of agastache

Huoxiang thistle (detailed introduction) has a special flower color, long flowering period and neat flowering, and is often used as a material to beautify flower beds. Now more and more flower friends plant patchouli thistle, and there are more and more friends who breed by themselves. The editor will introduce to you the methods of sowing and cutting propagation of patchouli thistle. Interested friends can learn about it together.

Huoxiang thistle

First, sowing seeds

The seeding seedlings were transplanted once when 3-4cm was high, and planted in 12-15cm basin at 7-8cm. Like to dry during the growing period, fertilize once a month, nitrogen fertilizer should not be too much. 6When there are 7 leaves of Mel, the heart is removed to make it more branched. The suitable growth temperature at night is 16 ℃. It takes 90-100 days from sowing to flowering, applying phosphate fertilizer 1 or 2 times at flowering stage, pruning again after blooming, sprouting new branches and blooming continuously.

Second, cuttage

Before and after the End of Heat (late August), cut the tender stem of the same year, trimmed the leaf 2x3, and then took 3 axillary nodes as cuttings, then put the cutting substrate (clean yellow sand or rice chaff ash) into a wooden box that could leak, flattened the surface, punched holes with bamboo chopsticks and inserted the cuttings with non-overlapping leaves.

After insertion, pour enough water with a small-eye kettle, cover it with plastic film to moisturize, and place it under the shade. After the sun sets, you can uncover the plastic film to breathe and meet the night dew. Water it once in the morning and cover it with plastic film. About 10 days, cuttings can take root, no longer need to cover the plastic film. The nursery box can be gradually moved to the place where you can see the sun, so that the seedlings can be trained by the sun.

Due to the enhancement of photosynthesis, the axillary buds of the seedlings will grow faster. After about 20 days, the seedlings can be transferred to pot and get into normal maintenance. A coring by the end of October can enlarge the diameter of plants and increase the number of flowering branches. When the outdoor temperature drops to 10 ℃, it should be moved into the indoor light place in time. Small buds can be seen at the top of the plant in February of the following year, and the flower appearance of patchouli can be seen around the end of March or the beginning of April.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of Huoxiang thistle

Selection of pot soil for culture method of Huoxiang thistle

Cultivation of agaphora thistle needs to choose a suitable pot soil, generally when potted, a plant of agastache thistle seedlings can be planted in a 4-inch flowerpot. Soil choose a mixture of garden soil and fine sand and add some fertilizer. After potting the seedlings of agastase thistle, you need to pour enough water on the potted plants and put them in a cool place to slow the seedlings.

Light and temperature

Huoxiang thistle likes a warm and sunny growing environment, which is neither cold-resistant nor heat-resistant. The suitable temperature for growth is between 12 ℃ and 25 ℃, with plenty of light, otherwise it will lead to overgrowth of plants. Huoxiang thistle is not cold-resistant, so it needs to be maintained in a place with sufficient indoor light in winter, and the overwintering temperature is kept above 5 ℃.

Water and fertilizer management

Huoxiang thistle needs to do a good job of water and fertilizer management, basically the basin soil is wet, watering when the basin soil is dry, watering more frequently when the growth is exuberant, and less watering in winter. Fertilization is generally every 10 murals 15 days to apply thin fertilizer and water, in order to better flowering, need to often spray some phosphate fertilizer, potash fertilizer.

Matters needing attention in the Culture of Huoxiang Thistle Diseases and insect pests

Patchouli thistle is often harmed by diseases and insect pests. The diseases are mainly root rot and rust, which can be treated by spraying insecticides, and the pests such as night moth, whitefly and aphids can be found and treated in time.

Pruning

In general, in order to make the plant compact, plump, and more flowering, it is necessary to pick the heart frequently and promote branching. After Huoxiang thistle blossoms, pruning can be used to promote the germination of new branches, and attention should be paid to the pruning of overdense branches.

Upper basin

Potted patchouli thistle, which can be turned once a year in spring and carried out in March, can be changed and rooted at the same time.

How to raise Huoxiang thistle? Culture methods and matters needing attention of Huoxiang thistle

Huoxiang thistle is a common landscape plant in courtyard and roadside, with luxuriant plants and elegant flowers, so it has high ornamental value. At the same time, Huoxiang thistle is used as a medicine with whole herb, and it has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxification, anti-inflammation and hemostasis. So, how to raise patchouli thistle? The culture methods and matters needing attention of Huoxiang thistle are introduced as follows.

Picture: Huoxiang thistle

First, the culture method of Huoxiang thistle

1. Pot soil selection: the cultivation of patchouli thistle needs to choose a suitable pot soil. in general, when potted, a Huoxiang thistle seedling can be planted in a 4-inch flowerpot. Soil choose a mixture of garden soil and fine sand and add some fertilizer. After potting the seedlings of agastase thistle, you need to pour enough water on the potted plants and put them in a cool place to slow the seedlings.

two。 Light and temperature: Huoxiang thistle likes a warm and sunny growing environment, which is neither cold-resistant nor heat-resistant. The suitable temperature for growth is between 12 ℃ and 25 ℃, with sufficient light, otherwise it will lead to overgrowth. Huoxiang thistle is not cold-resistant, so it needs to be maintained in a place with sufficient indoor light in winter, and the overwintering temperature is kept above 5 ℃.

3. Water and fertilizer management: Huoxiang thistle needs to do a good job of water and fertilizer management, basically the basin soil is moist, watering when the basin soil is dry, watering more frequently when the growth is exuberant, and less watering in winter. Fertilization is generally every 10 murals 15 days to apply thin fertilizer and water, in order to better flowering, need to often spray some phosphate fertilizer, potash fertilizer.

4. Pruning: Huoxiang thistle has a long flowering period. in order to keep the plant type short, compact and beautiful, it is necessary to pick the heart many times, generally 3-4 times. To form a round plant type, the top of each branch can form buds and blossom at the same time, making its branches and leaves luxuriant and colorful. After the first batch of flowers bloom, pruning and pruning in time, generally the old branches remain 5-6 cm high, the upper part is cut, and the dense branches are thinned at the same time. Then it is necessary to ensure sufficient water and fertilizer to promote the germination of new branches in order to produce fresh chlorophyll.

Picture: Huoxiang thistle

II. Matters needing attention in the culture of Huoxiang thistle

1. Diseases and insect pests: Huoxiang thistle is often harmed by diseases and insect pests. The diseases are mainly root rot and rust, which can be treated by spraying insecticides, and the pests such as night moth, whitefly and aphids can be found and treated in time.

two。 Pruning: in general, in order to make the plant compact, plump, and more flowering, it is necessary to pick the heart frequently and promote branching. After Huoxiang thistle blossoms, pruning can be used to promote the germination of new branches, and attention should be paid to the pruning of overdense branches.

3. Pot: potted patchouli thistle, which can be turned once a year in spring and carried out in March, can be changed and rooted at the same time.

[editor's conclusion] Huoxiang thistle likes a warm, sunny environment and is not resistant to cold, so it needs special attention in the process of maintenance. The above introduces the breeding methods and matters needing attention of Huoxiang thistle, hoping to be helpful to you!