How to grow potted Sophora japonica and precautions

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How to cultivate Sophora japonica

Precautions for cultivating Sophora japonica

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Sophora japonica is a precious flower variety in my country. When it blooms, it is fragrant and can be enjoyed, eaten and used as medicine. Since there are such beautiful flowers, how about planting a pot at home?

How to cultivate Sophora japonica

How to cultivate Sophora japonica

Sowing seeds

Sophora japonica looks like a tall tree, but it can actually be propagated by seeds. Choose mature and plump seeds, soak them in warm water for 24 hours, remove them, mix them in 2 to 3 times the amount of fine sand, and then place them in an environment of about 20°C for germination. During the germination process, the seeds should be fanned frequently to ensure that the temperature above and below the seeds is consistent. Once the seeds germinate, they can be planted. It should be noted that the root system of Sophora japonica is long, so you need to choose a larger and deeper flower pot. It is best to plant it in the open field for sowing, which will grow faster. After it grows into a small plant, you can transplant it into a pot.

Thinning seedlings

The plants will grow longer in the year of sowing When it reaches 10 to 15 centimeters, you can plant it in a pot. Choose a deeper pot to ensure sufficient sunlight. Some thin seedlings can be removed directly.

Fertilization

Sufficient nutrients will help the growth of Sophora japonica. During the growth period of Sophora japonica, sprinkle a little granular fertilizer around the pot soil, and then water it, or directly irrigate it with fertilizer water. For smaller flower pots, water and loosen the soil in time after fertilizing. Fertilizers in households usually use bean cakes, water chestnut slices, and sheep horns, which are used after fermentation.

Pruning

The growth rate of Sophora japonica is moderate. During the growth period of seedlings, topping should be carried out in time to promote branching. Some aging and yellowing branches and leaves should be pruned off in time.

Precautions for cultivating Sophora japonica

Weeding in time

Perhaps because the Sophora japonica is highly tolerant, many weeds will grow around it. , the same is true for potted plants. It is recommended not to use herbicides, which will have a certain impact on the growth of Sophora japonica. Manually loosen the soil, weed, and uproot the grass.

Pruning

Timely pruning helps ensure the perfect tree shape of Sophora japonica. Another very important point is that potted Sophora japonica can be dwarfed and promoted branching through pruning. , let every branch be full of flowers.

Precautions for cultivating Sophora japonica

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