How to grow Javanese kapok

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1. Basic introduction

2. Breeding methods

3. Maintenance skills

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Temperature: It likes a high temperature climate and is most suitable for growing in areas with an annual average temperature above 22°C and no frost damage. Soil: When planting Javanese kapok, try to choose fertile, well-drained soil. Watering: The rainfall requirement is about 800mm, and sufficient rain is needed during the growing season. Light: It is a strongly positive tree species that likes light but is intolerant of shade.

1. Basic introduction

1. Basic introduction

Java kapok, formerly known as "Gibe", is a strongly positive tree species that is not shade tolerant. It is native to tropical America and is planted in Yunnan, Guangxi and Hainan in my country. Its flowering period is from March to April. The tree has a beautiful shape and can be used as an ornamental tree, such as a street tree or landscape tree. At the same time, Javanese kapok also has medicinal and dietary values.

2. Breeding methods

1 .Temperature: Javanese kapok is native to tropical America, so it likes high-temperature climates. It has strong heat resistance and is most suitable for growing in areas with an annual average temperature above 22°C and no frost damage. It is not suitable for growing in the north.

2. Soil: It is best to choose sandy loam, medium fertility, sunny and leeward sites for planting. However, Javanese kapok does not have very high soil requirements and is resistant to barrenness and drought. General soil can be used for planting, but the soil must have good drainage properties.

3. Watering: Adequate watering is required. It is best to choose a planting site with a rainfall of about 800mm, especially during the growing season. Sufficient rain is needed. During the seedling stage, water needs to be poured 1 to 2 times a day to keep the soil moist.

4. Light: Javanese kapok is a strongly positive tree species and likes sunlight very much. It has strong heat resistance and likes a sunny environment. When breeding, plant it in a place with good lighting conditions.

3. Maintenance skills

1 .Weeding: Weeding is a long-term job. Especially in summer, weeds must be eradicated in time or sprayed with herbicides.

2. Insect damage: Javan kapok is prone to aphid damage during its seedling stage. If aphids are found, spray them with omethoate three times in a row, with an interval of 6 to 7 days between each time. Tree trunks will suffer damage from the beetles, causing them to grow slowly, bend, and be easily broken by the wind. When beetles are found to be in harm's way, they can be killed by flooding with trichlorfon, or they can be blocked with mud mixed with trichlorfon to plug the hole and suffocate the beetles to death.

2. Breeding methods

3. Maintenance skills

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