The farming methods and care of bamboo
Pyramid plants become a popular choice for interior and outdoor decorating with their aggressive gestures, long-lived leaves and deep cultural connotations. Whether it is a large pile of bamboo in the courtyard or a mini-basket of bamboo in the desk, mastering the right farming methods and care is key to ensuring its healthy growth and unique beauty。
I. The method of raising bamboo
(i) varieties selection and planting environment
Varieties selection
There is a wide variety of bamboo, and environmental requirements vary considerably among different species. In selecting varieties, consideration needs to be given to the climate, spatial size and individual preferences of the plantation。
It is suitable for warm and wet climates, growing, squeezing and planting in courtyards or larger spaces。
Scattered bamboo, such as mackerel, bamboo, bamboo, etc., spread through underground plume (shep whips), suitable for cultivation in open areas, with rapid growth and good forest performance。
Short bamboo/seed bamboo: e. G. Phoenix bamboo, rice bamboo, pippai bamboo, etc., small in size, thin in size, well suited to be treated as a pelvis or ground plant, e. G. A balcony, window or garden corner。
Light conditions
While most bamboo plants prefer adequate sunlight, some of them are more anti-negative。
Full-day photo varieties: most large bamboo species, such as mackerel, bamboo, etc., require at least six hours of direct sunlight per day to grow strong and green。
Half-day photo/dispersion light varieties: some short-lived and leafy bamboo, such as piping bamboo, sound bamboo, etc., are suitable for growth in bright light-scattered environments and need to be properly shaded during the summer to avoid burning leaves。
Indoor pellets are planted: should be placed close to windows, brightly lighted, and flower basins should be rotated regularly, so that plants are evenly lighted, preventing bias in growth。
Temperature requirements
Pyramid plants are more adaptable to temperature, but there are significant variations in cold tolerance among different species。
Cold-resistant varieties, such as mackerel, bamboo and gold mackerel, can withstand temperatures ranging from -10°c to 20°c and are suitable for planting in temperate areas。
Non-cooled species: e. G. Plume, gold intercreas, etc., originating in tropics or subtropical areas, are best kept above 5°c in winter, and less than 0°c vulnerable to freezing。
Indoor maintenance: the indoor temperature should not be less than 5°c during the winter and the cold wind should be avoided。
Soil conditions
Pyramid plants prefer laxity, fertility and good drainage micro-tacid to neutral soils (ph values 5. 5-7. 0)。
Land-planted soil: land parcels with a higher terrain and no water accumulation are selected. If the soil is sticky, it can be improved by mixing it with flavoured soil, river sand or pearl rock to improve the air and drainage of the soil。
Battery-planted soil: a mixture of foliage, garden and river sand at a ratio of 2:1 may be used and a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer may be added as base fertilizer。
Desalinous soil: bamboo plants are sensitive to salin soil, and high soil salinity can lead to leaf eutrophication and poor growth。
(ii) cultivation and reproduction
Plantation time
The best planting time for bamboo plants is usually in the spring (march-april) or fall (september-october), when the climate is mild and the rain is abundant, facilitating the planting of seedlings and roots。
Spring planting: the temperature is up, the plant is starting to develop and the rate of survival is high。
Autumn cultivation: the soil is still hot and root systems can continue to grow, laying the foundation for growth in the spring of next year。
Avoiding high summer temperatures and cold winters so as not to affect survival rates。
Methods of cultivation
Land planting:
A pit of cultivation about twice the size of a plume is dug for the purpose of covering the top 5-10 cm。
The application of decomposition organic or compound fertilizer at the bottom of the pit is used as the base and is even with soil。
And put the seedlings into the pit, and reposition them, and spread the roots。
Fill the soil with light pressure and water the roots。
After planting, a layer of straw or wood crumb may be covered around the root to maintain soil moisture and inhibit weed growth。
Blanche:
Select the flower basin of the right size with a drainage hole at the bottom。
A pottery or shredding is laid at the bottom of the flower basin to enhance drainage。
Fill in well-formulated breeding soil, place bamboo seedlings in the basin, adjust heights, and allow the roots to be fully exposed to the soil。
Fill the soil with light pressure and water the roots。
Placing one to two weeks of light in a cold ventilated area, after the plant has been re-established, before being moved to a sufficient light。
Reproduction methods
The methods used to reproduce bamboo plants are, inter alia, single-stamp, adhesive and sowing reproduction, of which separate varieties are most common and simple。
Divisiond reproduction:
The best time is before spring break or after fall whips stop growing。
Growing bamboo bushes are excavated from the soil and care is taken to protect the roots and bamboo whips。
With sharp blades, the bamboo bushes are divided into small shrubs, each of which retains 2-3 bamboo and complete roots。
The post-separation wound is disinfected and has the potential to be plastered with grass ash or polybacterium。
They are planted in new flower basins or plots, each of which is watered with solid roots。
Plug-in reproduction:
Select the branches that were semi-timberized in the year, cut into 15-20 cm long slots, and retain the upper 2-3 leaf。
Plugged in the root agent solution for a period of time (e. G. 1,000 times the acetic acid solution)。
The depth of the piping is approximately 1/3 to 1/2 at the depth of the piping in a plume of flaccid plume (e. G., cylindrium, pearl rock and peat)。
Keep the base humid and high air humidity and place it in the cool air vent。
After about one to two months, it will take root。
Sowing reproduction:
Plumbing plants are rare, with short seed life and low gestation rates, so seeding is less used for day-to-day farming。
(iii) fertilizer management
Watering principle
The bamboo plant prefers a wet environment but does not withstand water accumulation. Watering should be based on the principles of “dry-wetting” or “dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry-dry, with flexibility to adapt to the variety, season and soil conditions。
Long-term (spring and summer): bamboo is growing strong and requires large quantities of water, and the soil should be kept humid but water should be avoided. As a rule, two to three times a week, high-temperature dry weather requires increased frequency of water and can be sprayed with leaves to increase air moisture。
Resting period (autumn winter): bamboo growth is slow and less water is needed, water should be properly controlled and soil moisture should be maintained to prevent rotting roots。
(b) plantation bamboo: due to its limited soil and the rapid evaporation of water, greater attention is needed to observe and water should be distributed in a timely manner once the soil surface of the basin is dry. Water should be poured out until there is water flowing from the bottom of the basin。
Ground-planted bamboo: water can be poured in due course, depending on the rainfall, and manual recharge is required during prolonged drought。
Fertilisation methods
Pyramid plants grow rapidly, demand for nutrients is high, and rational fertilization contributes to robust growth and bright leaves。
(b) base manure: when growing or changing basins, decomposed organic fertilizers, such as compost, fertilizers, pie fats, etc., are applied to the soil to provide a long-term nutrient supply for the plant。
Fat pursuit:
(c) spring pursuit of fattening: before bamboo is released, a fast-acting diet of nitrogen, such as urea or compound fat, promotes new growth and new leaf hair。
Summer pursuit of fertilisation: after the growth of the new bamboo has stabilized, a combination of nitrous phosphorus potassium is applied once to increase the resistance of the plant。
Autumn pursuit of fertilizers: in september-october, one application of phosphate-based fertilizers, such as calcium perphosphate or potassium chloride, contributed to the growth and accumulation of bamboo whips and nutrients, and improved cold resistance of plants。
Fertilizers:
The principle of “hard weight and hard work” is followed to avoid the risk of excessive one-time application of fertilizers。
Organic fertilizer needs to be fully decomposed before being used to prevent root burning。
Fertilisation should be reduced or stopped during high summer and low winter temperatures。
The plant must produce less fertilization than the ground
