Cultivation methods and precautions of Tamarix

1. Maintenance methods

1. Substrate selection: Tamarix is ​​not very demanding on the soil, because it has a strong adaptability to the soil. It needs to be maintained in well-breathable, fertile and loose garden soil. Such soil is conducive to the growth of Tamarix. You can also add river sand and mix an appropriate amount of sand.

2. Light management: It likes places with sufficient light and should be kept in a ventilated, light-permeable and moist place, and should not be exposed to the sun.

3. Temperature management: Tamarix likes cool places and is a tree species that can withstand high and low temperatures. It can grow safely in high temperatures above 30°C and as low as -24°C.

4. Water management: Tamarix likes moisture, so keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. When the temperature is high in summer, water the plant in the morning and evening to keep the soil moist, otherwise the branches will wither.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Repotting: It is recommended to repot once a year, and the best time period is between late February and early April. When repotting, you should trim the roots, remove half of the old soil, and add fertile new soil to facilitate its growth.

2. Planting: You can plant it in spring before it sprouts, or in autumn after the leaves fall. Simply cut off most of the branches, keep the important branches, and let it start growing.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Wilting of branches and trunks: When the temperature is too high in summer, the plants cannot be short of water, otherwise they will lack oxygen and wither. Be sure to water in the morning and evening, and do not allow water to accumulate in the soil due to rain.

2. Aphids: This pest is very harmful to plants and must be killed in time by spraying with pesticides. Once discovered, 40% of Dimethoate solution can be used for prevention and control.

IV. Other issues

1. Can it be planted in the ground: Tamarix can be planted in the ground. It is not very demanding on the soil, can withstand high and low temperatures, and is relatively easy to survive. It can also prevent wind and fix sand in saline-alkali environments. Its branches are thin and soft, and can also be woven into frames, which are solid and durable.

2. Is it toxic? It is not toxic. It is an ornamental plant and can be planted as a street tree beside roads and streets to beautify the environment and purify the air.