Analysis of the culture methods and uses of Prunus tomentosa

Tiger thorn plum also known as iron begonia, unicorn thorn, unicorn flower, originated in Madagascar, Africa. Some plants can play a role in fengshui. If you look out from the balcony of your home, the surrounding environment is bad, there is a shot at a corner nearby, the streets run straight, the streets turn against the bow, or facing temples, hospitals, cemeteries, and so on, plants that can dispel evil spirits should be placed. So, what are the uses of tiger thorn plum?

1. Ornamental value. Tiger thorn plum can be used as pot ornamental, thorn hedge, etc., it is easy to cultivate, long flowering period, red bracts, bright, is a popular potted plant. As the young stem of tiger thorn plum is soft, it is often used to tie peacocks and other shapes, and it has become a boutique in hotels, shopping malls and other public places.

2. Medicinal value. The stems, flower branches and leaves of Prunus mume can be used as medicine. Cool in nature, bitter in taste and slightly poisonous. It has the effect of removing poison and relieving fire, cooling blood and stopping bleeding.

Common varieties:

Var.alba is also commonly cultivated in the same genus. At present, there are a variety of flower color horticulture varieties, and large flower varieties.

Distribution of origin:

Prunus angustifolia is native to Madagascar, Africa, and likes a warm, humid and sunny living environment.

Chimonanthus przewalskii likes warm, humid and sunny environment, high temperature and cold resistance, loose and well drained rotten leaf soil is the best, and the winter temperature is not lower than 12 ℃. Prunus angustifolia is special in nature and grows slowly, growing only about 10 meters a year, but it has a long life, and potted plants can live for more than 30 years. The flowering period is long, if the light and temperature are suitable, it can open all the year round. So, what is the breeding method of tiger thorn plum?

Chimonanthus przewalskii can be cultured in many ways. The optimum growth temperature is 15 ℃ ~ 32 ℃. For fear of high temperature and muggy heat, it will enter a dormant state when the temperature drops below 4 ℃ in winter. If the ambient temperature is close to 0 ℃, it will die of frostbite. It goes into dormancy when the temperature is more than 33 ℃ in summer. Avoid cold frost, the overwintering temperature should be kept above 10 ℃. It has a strong ability to withstand drought and can grow in a dry environment. If there is water in the flowerpot, or if it is watered and fertilized too frequently, it will easily cause rotting roots.

Tiger thorn plum cuttage breeding method: Tiger thorn plum is mainly used to breed. It can be inserted throughout the growing period, but it is best from May to June, and the survival rate is high. Select the mature branches of last year and cut them into a section of about 6 square meters, with the top branch as the best. White milk flows out of the cut, wash it with warm water to dry, and then insert it into the sand bed. Tiger prickly plum tissue culture method: the tiger prickly plum generally uses the cuttage propagation method, but the tiger thorn each reproduction coefficient is low, the speed is slow, it is difficult to achieve standardized production, so large-scale propagation will generally be carried out by tissue culture method, which can achieve better results.

The above is for you to introduce the relevant information about tiger thorn plum, I hope it can be explained to you.