Culture methods and matters needing attention of Hezhou Peony-Longtuzhu

Culture methods and matters needing attention of Hezhou Peony-Longtuzhu

Longtuzhu belongs to the perennial plant of Verbenaceae. Because of its Corolla and calyx morphological characteristics, it is named Longtuzhu by a Chinese because its Corolla and calyx are very similar to those of the dragon. Before that, it was actually called the Pearl Pagoda. Let's take a look at how to raise the dragon spitting beads named by the Chinese.

The culture method of dragon spitting pearl

Change the basin

Potted dragon spits beads, generally every 1-2 years to change the pot, the time to change the pot in early spring or after the flower fade. When changing the basin, first use broken tiles to cover the drainage hole, and then put a small amount of bone powder as base fertilizer, then load new culture soil (4 parts of rotten soil, 4 parts of garden soil, 2 parts of sandy soil), plant good plants, and leave 2-3 cm along the mouth for fertilization and watering. After changing the basin, pour through the water, put the seedlings slowly in the shade, and then move to the sunny place for maintenance.

Water and fertilizer management

Watering: Longtuzhu is sensitive to water. Stem and leaf growth period to keep saline soil moist, but watering can not be excessive, the amount of water is too large, resulting in only long vines without flowering, even leaves yellowing, withering, root decay and death. Summer high temperature season should be fully watered and properly shaded. It is necessary to reduce watering in winter and make it dormant in order to survive the winter safely.

Fertilization: fertilization should not be too much, the mature thin cake fertilizer and water should be applied every 7-10 days in the flowering season, and the fertilizer should be applied for 3-4 times. If yellowing is found in the process of cultivation, it can be combined with topdressing and 0.2% ferrous sulfate can make the leaves change from yellow to green gradually.

Temperature and light

Temperature: should not be placed in the dark for too long, in the temperature above 21 ℃, more than 24 hours, the flowers will fall.

Illumination: Longtuzhu needs sufficient light in winter and shade when the summer weather is too hot, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow. When the light is insufficient, it will cause vine growth and do not blossom. Flower bud differentiation is not affected by photoperiod, but strong light can promote flower bud differentiation and development.

Mode of reproduction

Dragon spitting beads can be propagated by sowing and cutting.

Matters needing attention in Longtuzhu domestic maintenance

Shaping and pruning

Household dragon spitting beads are generally shorter, but in fact, its branches can grow very long, if you pay attention to shaping and pruning, you can cultivate a very beautiful dragon spitting beads. It can not only grow branches, but also be trimmed into beautiful dwarf plants.

During the growth and development period, pay attention to pick the heart, control the height of the ramet, make the plant ramet neat and maintain a beautiful appearance.

Common diseases and insect pests

Common diseases: leaf spot, rust, mosaic, Botrytis cinerea

Common insect pests: leaf beetles, diamondback moths, shell insects, whitefly.

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