Sowing and propagation of Phoenix wood

In December, collect mature Phoenix seeds and expose them to the sun. The pods can crack naturally, or beat them with a wooden stick to make the seeds fall off. Put the seeds in sacks and store them in a cool, dry and ventilated place. Their vitality can be preserved for more than 1 year. Sowing will be carried out in the spring of the next year

Because the seed coat of Phoenix wood is dense and hard, and it is difficult to absorb water, it is necessary to scald the seed with hot water at about 80 ℃ before sowing, soak it for one day, then cool it naturally with cold water, and soak it in warm water at 50 ℃ for one day after cooling. Take it out, wash and drain it, and then spread it on the seedbed. The soil covering depth is about 0.5-1 cm. After that, pay attention to heat preservation, water once in the morning and evening, keep the soil moist, and start germination in about a week

Management of phoenix tree after sowing

When the seedlings grow to more than 8 cm, divide the beds and trim some branches and leaves. In the early stage, compound fertilizer can be applied, less nitrogen fertilizer can be applied, and fertilization can be stopped after autumn, so as to promote its lignification as soon as possible. In winter, the leaves that have not fallen off are manually cut off, and the Phoenix seedlings are sensitive to frost. The method of film covering or single plant wrapping shall be used for thermal insulation to prevent frost< span>