Botanists have realized that to plant seedlings or seeds is not the only way to have plants at your home or farm, as one can also relocate a plant form one location to another. The process of Growing Cycads is thus considered less appropriate than relocating them either for commercial or conservation purposes. Below is the process of relocating the plants.
Before the relocation, the first step involves removing the leaves at the bottom of a tree which are usually the older ones. This is done so as to reduce the effort required from the roots after moving to a new space to supply the many leaves with essential nutrients. The person relocating the plant will also need to note the directional orientation of the leaves and mark them to adjust position when moved.
The investor is required to measure the diameter of the tree caudex. The caudex refers to the tree branch or stem that stores water for future use. The diameter of the caudex is then used to dig out the tree. That is a circular channel of 3-4 times bigger diameter than that of the caudex is dug around the trees. The same 3-4 times bigger diameter is also used in digging downwards to remove the under roots.
After digging, the trees are then easier to pull out from the soil. When moving the tree, the main factor guiding the operation is to maintain a large fraction of the root mass so as to reduce the recovery period they need on relocation. However, the tree will require having all the extra weight removed. An example of such weight includes the extra soil clinging to the roots which is removed through hosing.
After pulling out the trees, a close examination of all roots should be carried out. This is done to evaluate the damage to the roots as well as to cut of ragged roots; the ragged roots are mainly attached to the root ball. On cutting them off, fungicide and rooting hormones are applied on the tips to promote their regrowth so as to adapt to the new area as well as avoid further root damage.
On removing the trees, a machine needs to be used to place it on a vehicle which will transport it to the desired location either for boxing or plotting as well as relocating. When moving, especially to relocate, the movers need to have come up with a new location for the plant before the move. If it is a cycad plant, a well-drained sloppy area will be appropriate.
The area is then prepared through digging a 1 and a half bigger hole diameter and deepness than that of the root ball. The plant is then put in place and covered with soil. The directional orientation of leaves should be observed as the tree is being set to reduce strain on it to adapt to the new location. The soil depth should also be noted as it should be similar to that on the plant while in the old location.
On inserting the plant, an earthen bowl is dug around it where water mixed with rooting hormone is added so as to supply the tree for two to three weeks. The first leaves produced are often weaker and smaller, but they get healthier with time. Relocating plants is successful in almost every season but during the fall season is best.
Before the relocation, the first step involves removing the leaves at the bottom of a tree which are usually the older ones. This is done so as to reduce the effort required from the roots after moving to a new space to supply the many leaves with essential nutrients. The person relocating the plant will also need to note the directional orientation of the leaves and mark them to adjust position when moved.
The investor is required to measure the diameter of the tree caudex. The caudex refers to the tree branch or stem that stores water for future use. The diameter of the caudex is then used to dig out the tree. That is a circular channel of 3-4 times bigger diameter than that of the caudex is dug around the trees. The same 3-4 times bigger diameter is also used in digging downwards to remove the under roots.
After digging, the trees are then easier to pull out from the soil. When moving the tree, the main factor guiding the operation is to maintain a large fraction of the root mass so as to reduce the recovery period they need on relocation. However, the tree will require having all the extra weight removed. An example of such weight includes the extra soil clinging to the roots which is removed through hosing.
After pulling out the trees, a close examination of all roots should be carried out. This is done to evaluate the damage to the roots as well as to cut of ragged roots; the ragged roots are mainly attached to the root ball. On cutting them off, fungicide and rooting hormones are applied on the tips to promote their regrowth so as to adapt to the new area as well as avoid further root damage.
On removing the trees, a machine needs to be used to place it on a vehicle which will transport it to the desired location either for boxing or plotting as well as relocating. When moving, especially to relocate, the movers need to have come up with a new location for the plant before the move. If it is a cycad plant, a well-drained sloppy area will be appropriate.
The area is then prepared through digging a 1 and a half bigger hole diameter and deepness than that of the root ball. The plant is then put in place and covered with soil. The directional orientation of leaves should be observed as the tree is being set to reduce strain on it to adapt to the new location. The soil depth should also be noted as it should be similar to that on the plant while in the old location.
On inserting the plant, an earthen bowl is dug around it where water mixed with rooting hormone is added so as to supply the tree for two to three weeks. The first leaves produced are often weaker and smaller, but they get healthier with time. Relocating plants is successful in almost every season but during the fall season is best.
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