Elements of stone cultivation: practical methods of cultivation from the environment to reproduction
The first time i went to the mountains with a friend to find a wild stone, it was in a cold spring. The high tide in the valley, the moss climbing up to the surface of the rock, the wet and quiet smell, gives us a sense of why the quartz likes to stay in a place like this. It is also because of this unique growth environment that it is more important to be as close to its “natural habits” in detail as possible when planted. In my own experience of trying to plant in the anhui mountains, the first step in trying to keep the stone alive and beautiful is always to find the right environment — the bottom line. Too much light, too much wind, or too dry the air could stagnate the growth of new seedlings. I tried it at the foot of the mountain once, and it turned out that the leaves were yellow because the air was not wet enough. The situation improved significantly when the position was subsequently replaced by a stone wall by a stream。
Reproduction is one of the most confusing links for many newcomers. I've tried to split and plug in myself, and i have a deep sense that “the mother will be strong only if she is well”. It is best to choose between one and two years of old, with strong roots, and to do the best before spring springs. I didn't repair the root when i split it for the first time, and then i planted it so badly that i'm used to keeping it around three centimetres, and it's safe to breathe. It's more of a stem quality test, and my friend taught me to “better short than full”, especially in the upper part, where the growth rate is generally faster. I tried to do it in may, and a week later, the blisters clearly started, and people were encouraged to see that little bit of life。
High-breeding is the easiest way i think, especially in the summer, when the temperature is stable. In old strains for more than three years, sprouts often come out of their own hands and can easily take down the plant as long as five centimetres. I had a golden platinum that grew from a sprouts to a whole series, and i was impressed by that approach. In the case of scalding, tissue training can also be attempted, but it is a laboratory operation that needs to be carried out under professional conditions and family farming is not recommended for random attempts。
There is also a discussion of the “household solution” of shifu. The pebbles, the pebbles or the shades, each with a suitable scene. And we fixed a few iron pebbles on sandy rocks by the edge of the river, and kept them wet with the moss in the sews, so that the seedlings were well attached; and we had tried to tie them to the girdles of the old scallop trees, and then saw clearly the siping of the stem. I used to mix sawdust with limestone particles, light, air, no water, very friendly to new players. In either way, the core is “breathing” of the root, while maintaining moderate humidity。
The consolidation of land and the environment is another key factor in determining progress. And we set up on the slopes a small shade, covered by 70% of the sun, that would block the direct light of midday, and allow it to enter at dawn. The ground is covered with a layer of corrosive mud, which is wet and permeable. Every time i see a new root crawling through the moss, i feel like i'm worth it. The quartz is not hard to feed, but it does require more “careful”。
It is hoped that these experiences will provide you with a practical reference to the fact that ishigami will also grow up alive and alive under your care. If you want to leave a wet corner of your life, it usually gives you a silent response。
Reference: china's stone plumbing technology, research on the habitat of the plants of lancoe
