How to breed Hua Mu Lan

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It is mainly distributed in the northern region of our country, that is, Northeast and North China. It is a deciduous shrub with a height between thirty and one hundred centimeters. Its leaves are pinnately compound, often in odd numbers. Its leaves have bristles on the surface. Its inflorescence is racemose and axillary. Its leaves are used for pigments.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It has strong adaptability to temperature and can grow under relatively cold conditions. This is because its distribution area is mainly in the north. It can also be seen. Although it is relatively cold-resistant, its heat resistance is relatively poor, so some measures can be taken to cool down in summer.

2. Light: Hua Mu Lan is a type of plant that likes light. . As long as the sunshine is not particularly strong, it can generally provide full sunshine. In summer when the sunshine is relatively strong, proper shade is needed, but do not place it in a completely dark place. When it reaches its flowering stage, special attention should be paid to providing sufficient light.

3. Watering: Indigo flowers do not require much water. , as it is a very drought tolerant plant. During the growth period and flowering period, the soil can be kept semi-moist and not allowed to accumulate water. When it is exposed to rain, the excess water must be drained away in time.

4. Fertilization: Due to its strong adaptability, So there is not much need for fertilizer. In addition to base fertilizer, top dressing can be applied once every one or two months.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: Propagation can be done by dividing the plants. It would be more appropriate to do it in April. The first is to choose a strong mother plant. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate for each mother plant to be divided into three to five parts. The specific number can be determined according to the volume. Plant them separately, with a row spacing of about 15 cm and a plant spacing of about 15 cm. To plant well, the soil needs to be compacted and then watered thoroughly.

2. Pruning and weeding: These two steps are also very important. important. Pruning can be done in spring to remove some dense and yellowing branches and leaves. It can also be slightly repaired after flowering. Furthermore, when there are many weeds, they need to be cleaned up in time.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 . Diseases: There are relatively few diseases. Occasionally there may be "leaf blight", which is more likely to appear in summer. Just spray it in time.

2. Pests: Relatively speaking, there are more pests than diseases. In the seedling stage, the damage caused by "mole crickets" is more serious and can be controlled with phoxim. From July to August, there are more "aphids", so omethoate can be used.

IV. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is non-toxic in itself, so there is no need to worry.

2. Can it be grown at home: Yes, in the north Relatively speaking, potted plants are relatively common.