Cultivation methods and maintenance matters of old Huangjing piles

How to grow yellow broom into an old pile

The newly dug old yellow broom stumps need to have their roots pruned of excessive length, be disinfected and dried, or they can be coated with rooting powder. Prepare loose, fertile, and well-drained soil, and plant it in the soil, leaving only the branches exposed. Keep it in a scattered light environment, and roots will soon grow, indicating that the plant has survived, and maintenance measures should then be taken.

Generally speaking, the best time to harvest Vitex negundo is in spring. Since Vitex negundo has strong adaptability to the environment, it can be grown even if harvested in other seasons.

Cultivation method of old Huangjing pile

When planting, yellow broom prefers places with scattered light. It grows stronger in an environment with strong fertility and loose soil. Of course, it can also tolerate drought very well. It can still grow well even in those poor soils. It can also adapt well to the cold climate in the north. Yellow broom grows in large numbers in the northern region and is very resistant to pruning.

Pruning old Vitex chinensis

Yellow broom is very resistant to pruning, but if it is pruned after budding in spring, it will definitely leave many wounds on the plant. The outdoor environment is windy and dry, and the wounds will shrink or even dry up. Therefore, it is even more difficult to prune the plants that have just been potted after budding. Of course, the Yellow broom bonsai maintained in a warm environment can be pruned appropriately.

Old Vitex Nelumbo nucifera stump in pot

Old Huangjing stumps are suitable for planting in purple clay pots. You can also choose glazed pottery pots with stronger ornamental value. Choose the shape of the pot according to the shape of the tree. The most commonly used is a rectangular pot. The color of the pot can be darker cinnabar purple or dark green.

Old Vitex nigra sprouts

Generally, new buds will sprout from old Huangjing stumps in ten to fifteen days, but the time may be earlier or later depending on the climate and growing environment.

Old yellow broom stump grows aerial roots

When the old Huangjing stump grows to a certain stage, aerial roots will grow from the root system. The root system in the soil can no longer meet the growth of the old stump, so the aerial roots will grow very long and take root again in the soil to absorb nutrients for growth. This is a normal phenomenon.

Maintenance of old Huangjing piles

Do not plant the newly bought old broomrape stumps directly in a flowerpot. Instead, soak them in clean water for 1 hour. In fact, you can check the freshness of the stumps before buying them, because broomrape stumps are plants that are more easily dehydrated. Be sure to check how long it has been since the stumps were dug before buying them.

Old yellow broom stumps are suitable for planting in garden soil with larger particles, a certain degree of stickiness, and not easy to loosen. Some coarse sand can also be added. Rectangular or oval shallow pots should be used. Bright light needs to be provided during maintenance, but shade is needed in summer.

Picture appreciation of Huangjing old pile