Cultivation methods and precautions of the black rice tree

The black rice tree may be unfamiliar to friends in the north, but it is very familiar to friends in the south. In the south, there is a custom of eating rice made from the black rice tree. Generally, black rice is eaten on the third day of the third lunar month or the eighth day of the fourth lunar month.

The black rice tree is relatively easy to grow. It has a beautiful shape and is resistant to severe cold. It can be placed outdoors for cultivation. If it is well maintained, its flowering period is relatively long, and its ornamental value is also relatively high when it blooms.

How to cultivate the black rice tree

1. Soil

When cultivating the black rice tree, you should choose soil that is rich in organic matter, loose and has good drainage properties. You can mix humus soil and ash in a 1:1 ratio and use this kind of soil. It is also more suitable for the growth of the black rice tree.

2. Temperature

When cultivating the black rice tree, it needs to be placed in a warm room, and the temperature in winter cannot be lower than 5 degrees Celsius, otherwise the plant will be frozen. However, when the temperature is too high in summer, water mist should be sprayed around the old black rice stump.

3. Fertilizer and water

When cultivating the black rice tree, fertilization should follow the principle of timely and appropriate amount. In spring, phosphorus fertilizer can be applied once a month, and nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers can be applied 1-2 times after the flowers bloom. In the alkaline soil areas in the north, watering is mainly based on alum fertilizer water and rainwater. You can also add a small amount of ferrous sulfate and vinegar to the water.

Precautions for the maintenance of the black rice tree

When caring for the black rice tree, pay attention to pruning according to the growth of the plant. In the early stages of its growth, you need to pinch off the top to control the growth rate of the branches and leaves. And when the black rice tree is growing vigorously, you need to cut off the dead branches, old branches and diseased branches.