How to grow Sophora japonica at home

1. Breeding environment

1. Soil: When growing yellow locust trees at home, you need to use fertile, well-drained soil. Do not use soil that is too sticky as this will not be conducive to its growth.

2. Light: It likes sunlight and is slightly shade-tolerant. In winter, it can be placed in a sunny place indoors or in a greenhouse.

3. Water: Sophora japonica is very drought-resistant, so it does not require excessive watering. It is very afraid of waterlogging. Excessive or frequent watering will affect its normal growth.

2. Breeding Methods

1. Seed propagation: Soak the seeds in water for half a day before sowing. Take them out and put them in a sack. They will germinate in about 7 days. Wait for it to germinate and then sow it immediately.

2. Propagation by cuttings: Use woody branches grown in the current year for cuttings. After cuttings, the seedbed should be kept moist and given appropriate light. Provide adequate shade when the light is strong.

3. Common pests and diseases

1. The diseases generally include stem rot and standing stem disease. Once discovered, you can spray them with carbendazim or Bordeaux mixture. In addition, appropriate shade should be provided in summer and diseased seedlings should be removed in time.

2. After the pests are discovered, they can be removed manually or sprayed with dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.