The cultivation method of bachelor tree is fleshy and drought-tolerant, so it is not advisable to water it too much at ordinary times.

Maybe everyone has only heard of Singles Day, and seldom heard of Singles Tree. In fact, the bachelor tree is a succulent woody plant belonging to Euphorbiaceae. Its characteristic is that the whole tree has no flowers and leaves, only bare branches, just like sticks inserted in the tree, so people call it "bachelor tree", and some people call it "green Yushu" and "fairy stick" So how did the unique bachelor tree grow? Below, I have arranged the cultivation method of bachelor tree for you. Please read on!

Growth habit of bachelor tree: suitable temperature: bachelor tree likes to be warm and drought-resistant, salt-resistant and wind-resistant, with good illumination, and the general growth temperature is 25-30 degrees.

Applicable soil: suitable for dry soil with good drainage.

Suitable humidity: bachelor tree is drought-tolerant, salt-tolerant and wind-resistant.

Proper lighting: bachelors are good lighting plants, so they should always be placed in the open air, but avoid exposure!

Cultivation method of bachelor tree: Because the flowering and fruiting rate of bachelor tree is very low, cutting propagation is often used. The bachelor tree is easy to take root in a warm climate, and can be planted in the open air in the warm zone of the south, while it needs to be planted in a greenhouse in the north. Pay attention to the management of fertilization, watering, pruning, pest control and so on during the cultivation of bachelor tree;

1, cutting propagation

(1) Common cutting propagation is suitable for well-drained soil. 2/3 of humus soil is mixed with garden soil13, and a small amount of river sand is added as culture soil, and a little long-acting fertilizer such as horseshoe can be put at the bottom of the basin as base fertilizer. In order to facilitate drainage, the bottom of the basin should be padded with some gravel or tiles.

(2) Cutting in warm season from May to June. Cut off the plump top branches, take 2 stems as cuttings, which are 8~ 10cm long, dry them slightly and insert them into a sand bed, which is made of yellow sand or perlite or sandy loam with good drainage. Rooting takes place about 3 weeks after insertion. You can also use single leaf cutting and dry it after cutting. Inserted into the sand bed, it is easy to take root in warm conditions. Rooting takes place about 4 weeks after transplanting, and when the root length is 2~3cm, it goes to the pot. After rooting, it can be planted in a flowerpot of 10~ 15cm. It can be cultivated in the open field in the southern warm area and in the greenhouse in the Yangtze River basin and its northern area. Generally, it is cultivated in greenhouse in winter and in open air in summer.

2. Key points of fertilization:

The bachelor tree enters the dormant period in winter and should stop fertilizing. If the temperature is low, fertilization is prone to root rot. The dilute liquid fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be applied 1 time in the growing season of 7 ~ 10 days, and should not be too concentrated.

3, watering point:

Green Yushu is a succulent and pulpy plant, which is very drought-tolerant. It is not advisable to water too much at ordinary times, and water it when it is wet or dry. In hot summer, beware of heavy rain after exposure, causing leaves to fall. In summer, when the temperature is above 30℃, plants are in dormancy and semi-dormancy, so watering should be controlled.

4, basin soil replacement:

Generally, the bachelor tree leaves the shed in late April, and the pot is turned every 1 year 1 time and replaced with new loose sandy loam. At the same time, when the bachelor tree grows to a certain extent, it will be changed, usually once every 2-3 years.

5, disease prevention:

(1) The main diseases are carbon susceptibility and leaf spot, and 70 {BF} thiophanate-methyl wettable powder 1000 times can be sprayed. Indoor ventilation is poor, and stems and leaves are vulnerable to scale insects, so 40 {BF} omethoate emulsion 1000 times should be sprayed.

(2) When watering too much, it is easy to cause root rot, the leaves will turn yellow, and even gray mildew spots will appear and rot. Attention should be paid to ventilation and drainage, and carbendazim wettable powder can be sprayed for prevention and control if necessary. In addition, there are also mealybugs that harm the leaves and form white wax powder, so the leaves of pests and diseases should be eliminated in time to prevent the spread.

6, lighting control:

The bachelor tree is drought-resistant, salt-resistant, wind-resistant, barren-resistant, and likes sufficient sunlight. The key to flowering is to put it in a warm and sunny environment all year round, but remember to avoid exposure.

7, pruning points:

Although the bachelor tree is a succulent plant, it should be pruned regularly. Generally, it is often done when transplanting or changing pots of bachelor trees. When transplanting, trim long taproots or injured roots. When changing pots, properly trim old roots, rotten roots and over-dense roots.

Maintenance points of bachelor tree: 1. Although the bachelor tree has no green leaves, the branches of the bachelor tree contain a lot of chlorophyll, which can replace the leaves for photosynthesis. The bachelor tree can be planted in the open air in the warm zone in the south, but it needs to be planted in the greenhouse in the north.

2. The watering of bachelor trees should be strictly controlled in cultivation, especially in hot and humid July and August. Poor ventilation or excessive water shortage in midsummer can also cause leaves to turn yellow and fall off, so they should be maintained in a semi-shady place. After autumn, people gradually reduce watering. When cultivating outdoors, avoid heavy rain, or there will be too much water in the roots, which will easily lead to the death of rotten roots.

3. The white milk of the bachelor tree is highly toxic. You should be especially careful when watching or cultivating it. Never let milk enter people's mouth, ears, eyes, nose or wounds. Therefore, when pruning the bachelor tree, remember to wear latex or plastic gloves and cut off the branches that affect the plant shape with a blade. Don't get the lotion on your skin and eyes. The cut branches can survive after the wound dries.

Summary: The bachelor tree has the characteristics of drought tolerance, salt tolerance and wind resistance, and can grow in poor soil. It can not only green and protect the soil, but also be used in oil production. The above is the cultivation method of bachelor tree that I share with you. Honey, how much have you gained after reading it?