Summary of cultivation methods of Lagerstroemia speciosa

1, soil: Lagerstroemia indica has strong vitality, is easy to cultivate, and has low requirements on soil, but it grows best when planted in deep and fertile sandy loam.

2. Watering: Ziwei is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. Water it once a year before germination in spring and after defoliation in autumn. If it is not too dry at ordinary times, you don't need to water it. Generally, water l ~ 3 times in spring drought, and do a good job of drainage in rainy season to prevent water from rotting roots. Autumn is not suitable for watering.

3, sunshine: sex likes light, insufficient light not only plants spend less or do not bloom, but even grow weak, with small branches and leaflets.

4. Temperature: Lagerstroemia indica is cold-resistant, but it should be well protected from cold and heat at seedling stage, and the adult plants over three years do not need heat preservation.

5. Fertilization: Fertilization can be applied after defoliation in winter and before germination in spring. It is best to apply human excrement or sesame paste residue, which can make the plants grow vigorously in the coming year, with large flowers and bright colors.