Cultivation methods and precautions of Millettia reticulata

Cultivation method of Millettia reticulata

Light and temperature

During its growth process, Millettia reticulata is not very demanding on light. It is a light-loving plant, but it can also tolerate shade. In terms of temperature, the suitable temperature for the growth of Millettia reticulata is between 20-30℃. It is not cold-resistant, so when the temperature is too low in winter, if conditions permit, Millettia reticulata can be placed in a greenhouse or indoors for the winter.

Watering and fertilizing

Millettia reticulata does not have high requirements for water and fertilizer. During the growing period, fertilizer can be applied once every half a month, preferably with thin fertilizer. You can sprinkle some water after fertilizing to avoid fertilizer damage. The growth of chicken blood vine is most vigorous from July to August, so you can apply fertilizer.

soil

Chicken blood vine does not have high requirements for soil. Fertile soil is best, but it can also tolerate poor soil. For potted plants, the soil should be loose, fertile, well-drained mountain soil or leaf mold.

Reproduction method

The propagation of Cistanche deserticola is usually carried out by seed propagation, division propagation and cutting propagation, and the cutting propagation method is more convenient.

Precautions for the cultivation of Millettia reticulata

Pests and diseases

Millettia is prone to root rot during the rainy season, which can be treated with carbendazim. Sometimes, there will be harm from small cutworms and beetle larvae, which will bite the chicken blood vine and affect its normal growth. It can be prevented and treated with drugs. You can also use special insecticides to kill insects, or make your own insecticides to kill insects.

Scaffolding

Basically, the chicken blood vine can form a beautiful landscape as it grows, but you can also build a flower stand according to your preference and let the chicken blood vine grow along the flower stand.

Overwintering

In winter, chicken blood vine needs to spend the winter safely. It can be placed indoors or in a greenhouse. If it cannot be moved, anti-cold measures must be taken. You can build a cold-proof shed or cover it with straw to ensure that the chicken blood vine survives the winter safely.