Milan old pile breeding methods and maintenance matters

How to cultivate old piles in Milan

If you want Milan to grow into an old stump quickly, it is best to plant it in the ground. There is no restriction on flower pots when planting it in the ground, so it generally grows faster and is much easier to manage than potted plants.

The second thing to do for Milan nursing piles is pruning. Milan is mostly shrub-like. To grow a good tree shape, you must pay attention to the cultivation of the main branches, remove unwanted side branches in time to promote the development of the main branches, and also need to grow to a suitable height before topping and pinching. Topping too early will result in too many and dense branches at the lower end, which is not conducive to shaping.

Bonsai shaping is also inseparable from coiling and tying. When Milan grows to the right size, you can carry out preliminary shaping. The advantage of this is that it is easier to coil and tie when the branches are small, but it is difficult to shape them when they grow thick. Of course, there are disadvantages as well. No matter how you trim it, the tree will rarely grow according to your wishes. If it grows crooked or is shaped too early, it will be difficult to adjust.

Old Milan stumps are suitable for digging in winter, spring and rainy season. The old stumps dug out at this time are easy to survive. When digging, pay attention to protecting the fibrous roots. You can retain more fibrous roots and cut off the main roots. The price of old Milan stumps ranges from tens to hundreds of yuan, depending on the growth, shape and size of the tree.

Milan old pile breeding method

1. Pruning: Milan is a potted plant with many branches. Generally, the branches of Milan are pruned in spring, and the dead branches and rotten leaves are cut off in time. When it is a seedling, Milan is slightly pruned to retain the main branches of 17-21 cm. In this way, the branches grown by Milan will have a fleshy feel.

2. Fertilization: There are generally two strategies for fertilizing Milan. One is to apply balanced water-soluble fertilizer once a month during the growing period of Milan, and spray it with a rapid growth agent once during the growing period. The other is to use a mixture of compound fertilizer and organic fertilizer. It is enough to use it once in spring and once in autumn.

3. Temperature: Milan is relatively afraid of cold. When the temperature is below 10 degrees, it may be frostbitten. Keeping the temperature above 15 degrees can extend the growth period of Milan.

Milan old pile pot

Milan old trees are usually planted in unglazed pots and ceramic pots. The advantages of this type of pot are that it is breathable and cheap. In addition, purple clay pots and plastic pots can also be used, but metal pots should not be used.

Milan old pile sprouts

After Milan is planted in spring, it will sprout after half a month. You can see some small tender buds growing from the buds. If you want to promote more germination of Milan, you must first choose suitable potting soil. It is best to grow in slightly acidic soil. Do a good job of watering and fertilizing, but be careful not to do it too much. Ensure sufficient light conditions to promote flower bud differentiation.

Milan old stump with aerial roots

The main causes of Milan's aerial roots are excessive soil acidity and alkalinity, excessive watering, and excessive fertilization that burns the roots. After the roots are eroded, the soil needs to be replaced, and the rotten roots need to be properly trimmed and disinfected. When Milan's roots are eroded due to excessive watering, Milan needs to be taken out and placed in a cool place to dry for about 30 minutes.

Matters Needing Attention in the Maintenance of Old Milan Pile

1. The pot soil is too wet, easy to die

Although Milan likes a humid environment, it cannot be too wet, otherwise the roots will easily rot and die. After potting, you can water it thoroughly once, and the water will seep out from the bottom of the pot. Then place it in a semi-shaded place. When the temperature is high in summer, the amount of watering can be slightly larger.

2. Excessive water during flowering period, easy yellowing of leaves and falling of buds

During the flowering period of Milan, you should reduce the amount and frequency of watering appropriately to ensure that the soil in the pot is moist. If it is dry in summer, you can spray water on the leaves in the morning and evening.

3. It is dry in autumn and winter, and the leaf tips tend to turn yellow.

The air is dry in autumn and winter. To prevent Milan plants from dehydration and yellowing leaf tips, you can spray water frequently. Also, don't bring them indoors too late to avoid cold.

4. Going out too early in spring can easily lead to frostbite

Milan is not cold-resistant. In spring, wait until the temperature rises and stabilizes before moving out of the house. You can harden the seedlings before moving out of the house, such as opening doors and windows, moving them outdoors at noon, and moving them back at night to allow them to gradually adapt to the outdoor environment, and then move them out of the house for normal maintenance.

5. The soil in the pot is alkaline, the leaves turn yellow and the flowers do not bloom.

Milan is not suitable for alkaline soil, and fertilizers and water for irrigation should not be alkaline. You can add ferrous sulfate solution to the soil or use decomposed rice water to water the flowers to acidify the alkaline soil.

6. High nitrogen fertilizer during flowering period, few flowers and weak fragrance

Milan needs to supplement nutrients in time after flowering, but do not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer. In addition, it is also necessary to maintain sufficient light and suitable temperature.