Dwarf crape myrtle


The crape myrtle is Lythraceae deciduous arbor. It enjoys the reputation of “Hundred Days Red” due to its long flowering period. "Lady crape myrtle" is a new species cultivated in recent years in China. It has a short stature. It can be planted in potted plants, and can also be planted into decorative flower beds. It has a strong sprouting ability, is resistant to pruning, and is formed quickly. The flowering period is from June to 10 month. Breeding and cultivation: It can be propagated by sowing and cutting. Sowing can obtain a large number of robust and neat seedlings, generally harvesting seeds at the end of autumn until the seedlings from February to March in the following year. The seedbed can be covered with a thin film. After the real leaves grow, the film can be uncovered to prevent the humidity from becoming too large, causing the seedlings to become infected with stem rot. If the sun is too strong during the day, the seedlings should be properly shaded. After the cotyledon grows, potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be sprayed once every other month. It should be remembered that it should not be too thick. It is advisable to dilute the 1500 times liquid to prevent burns and tender leaves. After one month, they can be planted. Cuttings are generally conducted from March to April. During this time, the temperature is not low, and the shoots are sufficiently nutritious and easy to survive. One-year-old half-woody shoots should be taken. Branches with unproduced lateral buds should be suitable. Cuttings can be 10 cm long. The slotting bed requires good air permeability and can't collect water. After inserting the cuttings, the spray should be sprayed in time during the day, and when the temperature is high, shading is also appropriate. It takes about one month or so for the cutting to take root, and the survival rate is generally above 90%. Pulling seedlings can not be pulled up directly when they are planted. To loosen the sand, otherwise the roots are brittle and brittle. Colonization management: Seedlings are generally planted in well-drained calcareous soils and can also be potted. After planting and living, thin stool water can be applied once a week. During the growing season, organic fertilizer such as cake fertilizer can be added, and as little or no chemical fertilizer as possible should be used. After the plants grow up, they must pick their hearts in time to facilitate the emergence of lateral branches and make them full. From June to July, buds usually appear in plants, but flowering has an impact on the growth of seedlings. Therefore, buds must be applied in a timely manner to accumulate nutrients, which will encourage further sprouting. In the second year of growth, such plants not only have a full-grown plant, but also have a variety of flowers.