Agarwood growth environment conditions and characteristics

Agarwood growth environment conditions and requirements

Agarwood is a traditional Chinese medicine. It is a resin-containing wood of the white wood. Agarwood generally prefers to grow in places with warm climates and sufficient water. It is mostly planted in Guangdong, Guangxi, Taiwan, Fujian and Yunnan. It is a rapidly growing economic forest.

Agarwood growth temperature

Agarwood likes a high temperature environment. The best annual average growth temperature is above 20 degrees. In addition, the best growth temperature of agarwood is around 37 degrees, and the most suitable growth temperature is around 19-25 degrees. In addition, agarwood has a certain cold resistance and can withstand certain low temperatures and frost.

Agarwood growth humidity

Agarwood likes a humid environment. Generally, the smell of agarwood will be more obvious in humid and hot conditions. Agarwood planted in the ground generally only needs to be watered once every 3 days, while potted agarwood needs to be watered every day. It is best to keep the soil moist at all times.

Agarwood growing soil

Agarwood does not have very high requirements for soil and is more suitable for planting in loose, fertile and deep soil. Usually, agarwood can grow normally in acidic sandy loam, yellow loam or red loam.

Agarwood growth cycle and process

Generally, it takes 8-10 years for agarwood trees to slowly develop their scent. Usually, if you want to cultivate good agarwood trees, you need to plant them for more than 10 years. Generally, agarwood trees will bloom in the primary period of March to May, and the fruits will mature in July.