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How to propagate and manage honeysuckle

Walter White
2020-11-16 11:23:35
Mimosa is a leguminous perennial herb or subshrub, named for its leaves which close automatically when stimulated. It is about a meter high, the stem is cylindrical, its leaflets are generally symmetrical distribution, about 10 to 20 pairs, the tip is sharp, the whole shape is like a feather. Its flowers are capitulum, plush appearance, small head, white or pink color, calyx is campanulate, overall looks very delicate and lovely, has good ornamental value.

1. how to reproduce

1. Seed propagation: Sowing is usually carried out in April every year.When sowing, the seeds are soaked in warm water for 24 hours, and then moved to wet sand for germination.Appropriate germination can speed up the emergence time.The planting method is very simple, ditching and sowing according to the row spacing of 20-22 cm, and covering thin soil after planting.During the interval of two or three days to spray water once, about 10 days or so can emerge, to the autumn or the next year's spring transplanting on the line.

2, cutting propagation: cutting propagation is more commonly used, four seasons can be carried out, it is recommended to choose spring and autumn.Select the branches of the year as cuttings, cut into 10-15 cm long.Prepare a medium with a high degree of porosity, and then insert the cuttings into the soil.Pay attention to the soil can not be too deep, probably cutting is half on the line.Irrigate thoroughly after inserting, conserve in the place of half shade and ventilated, can grow new root before long.

2. How to manage

It has a high demand for water and nutrients in the seedling stage, so it should be watered frequently and fertilized regularly during management.The soil should be moist, not lack of water, nor water, and pay attention to drainage treatment in rainy season.Fertilizer should be applied once every half month, so that it can grow vigorously with sufficient nutrients.In addition, it is very light-loving, in order to make it grow vigorously can not be separated from the light, usually see more light, the summer sun to block, not exposure.

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