The cultivation, management and reproduction of Chamei
Chamei, also known as Xiao Chamei, is a tree-shaped dwarf and is an evergreen shrub. Because of its flower-type characteristics of both camellia and plum, it is called Chamei. Tea tree canopy nearly spherical, single leaves alternate, leathery, smaller than camellias, ovate oval, dark green shiny, leaf edge with a blunt serration. In addition to red, white, pink and other colors, there are many strange color changes and red and white trim. Tea plum blossom path 3.5-6 cm, aromatic, long flowering period, can be open from late October to next April. Cha Mei is not only colorful, elegant and elegant, but also branches are mostly horizontally spread, full of gestures, and beautiful trees. Ru fruit ball. There are many varieties of Chamei, mostly white flowers, and a few are safflowers. Chamei is mainly produced in China's Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong and other provinces along the river and the southern provinces, suitable for subtropical tree species. Chamei is hi and damp, and half-yin and half-yang are most suitable. Strong sunlight will burn its leaves and buds, causing the leaf roll to fall off. However, it needs proper lighting to blossom and flourish. Chamei enjoys a warm and humid climate. Born in fertile, well-drained acidic sandy soils, alkaline soils and clays are not suitable for the cultivation of Chamei. The key to raising good tea plums is: the potted soil should be suitable, the fertilization should be light, the watering should be effective, and the shade should be appropriate. It is advisable to water in order to keep the potted soil moist and water free. In the summer, each morning and evening are poured one time. In winter, it can be poured several times a day. In addition to the winter, the leaves should be sprayed once every few days to keep the leaves clean. Watering must be done thoroughly. Fertilization should be light, especially at the seedling stage. Generally 2-3 months can be applied l 2 times human urine, to promote the growth of its branches; 4-5 months to apply cake water, promote its flower bud differentiation; 9-10 months and then applied 1 times phosphate, promote its good flower, Also conducive to winter. In addition to the winter season should be moved into the room outside the winter, the tea should be placed under the shed shade conservation. In winter, room temperature should not exceed 7°C after moving into the room, preferably 3-6°C. Chamei can be propagated by cutting, grafting, layering and sowing. Generally, cuttings are propagated by cutting. The cuttings were carried out in May. The cuttings used more than 5 years of robust branches on the mother plants. The bases were asleep, and the excess leaves were cut off, leaving 2-3 leaves. It is also possible to cut single spikes for cuttings and insert them with the scissors. The slotting machine should be shaded, and it can take root after about 20 to 30 days. It will gradually transmit light sooner or later. Seedlings can be transplanted or potted in the second year. China Agricultural Network Editor