最爱栀子花!六月初买到一小棵栀子花树,上面有十几个含苞待放的花骨朵,好喜欢!栽在前院大门前,每天勤浇水,细观察,盼着花开的日子。可惜啊!眼看着一个一个的花骨朵掉下来,心疼得不得了!剩下六朵的时候,开始有三朵有了要绽放的迹象了。好高兴啊!赶紧加了些酸肥。这不,我的栀子花终于开了!花朵好大,花香醉人,满心欢喜。请欣赏我的栀子花,还有最近几天在院子里照的其他花花。
附:插枝繁殖栀子花:
资料来源:http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_plants_propagation/article/0,,HGTV_3611_2419728,00.html
To propagate a gardenia (figure A):
figure A
1. Take a cutting from the shrub, choosing a stem that is neither new or old growth but a semi-hardwood cutting from the midsection of a stem.
2. Using sterile, sharp shears, cut just above a leaf axil (figure B). Note: A quick way to sterilize your cutting shears is to dip the blades in rubbing alcohol.
figure B
3.Remove the leaves along the base of the stem.
4. Make a diagonal cut at the base of the stem.
5. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone (figure C).
figure C
6. Make a small hole in the potting soil, and plant the cutting. Remember to use a soil that drains well.
7. Gently tamp the soil around the stem, and water thoroughly.
8. To create a humid environment for the plant, stake toothpicks, chopsticks, or even pencils around the base of the plant and place a piece of plastic over the top (figure D).
figure D