Smilax glabra is a Magnoliaceae plant. Its height is 2-3 meters, its bark is grayish brown, its leaves are leathery and its shape is oval. The flowering period is from March to May, and the fruiting period is from July to August. Smilax glabra can be propagated by cutting, circular propagation and grafting.
Cultivation method of Smilax China
Smilax China is not cold-tolerant, and is suitable for planting in slightly acidic loam with good drainage. It likes warm and humid environment, not cold-resistant, and does not like strong light irradiation. Shade in summer. To cultivate smiling flowers, it is necessary to keep the soil moist, not too wet. When the temperature is high in summer, you can spray water properly and do a good job of shading. Don't be exposed to bright light. Fertilize once every half a month during the growth process, and stop fertilizing during the flowering period. In addition, pest control measures should be taken.
watering method
Smilax glabra likes humid environment, so it is necessary to keep the basin soil moist, but do not cause water accumulation. Drainage should be done well in rainy season, and more water should be given during the growing period and before flowering. Water it once a day. Water can be sprayed around the plants in summer, and it should be watered once or twice a week in autumn and winter due to the short sunshine time
Fertilization method
. The fertilizer can be mixed with decomposed cake fertilizer, bone meal and chicken and duck manure and applied once every 15 days during the vigorous growth period from April to September. Fertilization will stop after flowering and October. If leaves turn yellow, fertilizer can be applied once.
pruning method
after the flowering period of smiling flowers, the diseased branches and weak branches can be fertilized.
matters needing attention in the cultivation of smiling flowers
The common diseases of Smilax glabra include leaf blight, anthracnose, algae spot, sooty blotch and so on. It is necessary to clear the leaves in time, burn them centrally, spray zineb wettable powder, and pay attention to ventilation at ordinary times. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 5 degrees. It takes 1-2 years to turn over the pot to stretch the roots.