How to grow hemlock

Last Update :2024.04.23

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1. Soil

2. Lighting

3. Temperature

4. Watering

5. Fertilization


Soil: Hemlock cultivation requires deep, fertile, well-drained acidic or neutral soil. Light: It likes shade and is suitable for planting in a cool and ventilated place. Temperature: The most suitable temperature for its growth is 15-23℃, and it should not be lower than 8℃ in winter. Watering: It likes a humid environment. It can be watered once every morning or evening in summer, once every 2-3 days in spring and autumn, and once every 5-7 days in winter. Fertilization: It is relatively resistant to fertilizer and requires timely top dressing during breeding.


How to breed hemlock
1. Soil

1. Soil

Hemlock is suitable for growing in deep, fertile, well-drained sandy soil. It likes acidic or weakly neutral soil environment. During the breeding process, you can add some river sand and black mountain mud to make it grow better.

2. Light

It likes shade and needs appropriate light in the later stages of growth. It is suitable for planting in a well-ventilated and backlit place. When the sun is strong in summer, proper shade is needed.

3. Temperature

It is suitable for growing in a warm and cool climate. The most suitable growth temperature for it in a year is 15-23℃, and it should not be lower than 8℃ in winter. During the high temperature period in summer, appropriate shade and cooling measures are required. During the low temperature period in winter, take measures to keep warm to help it survive the winter safely.

4. Watering

It likes a humid environment. It must be watered thoroughly every time to keep it moist. Watering can be done once every morning or evening in summer, and once every 2-3 days in spring and autumn. The winter should be extended appropriately and watering should be done every 5-7 days.

5. Fertilization

It is relatively resistant to fertilizers. In the early growth stage, 0.5% urea should be applied once every half month. During the peak growth period, after watering, apply compound fertilizer, plant ash, etc. Fertilization should be stopped in the late growth period, and 0.3%-0.5% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution can be sprayed once to promote lignification of the seedlings so that they can survive the winter safely.


2. Lighting

3. Temperature

4. Watering

5. Fertilization










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