Monday, January 23, 2017

Process Of Relocating Rather Than Growing Cycads

By Gary Richardson


For many people having plants in their compound is very important as they add the visual appeal of their home. The main ways of adding plants to the home are planting seeds or cuttings and the alternative as relocating them. Relocating is more convenient than Growing Cycads as it allows conservation as well as commercial use other than taking a shorter time.

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.

Once the vegetation is completely removed, the investor will need to closely examine the condition of roots. This helps evaluate if the roots will be able to regrow back easily after the move. Additionally, the investor cuts off ragged roots on the root ball. The remaining roots are then treated using root hormones and fungicides so as to promote its survival during the move.

Moving the tree will require using a machine and a vehicle. The plant can either be moved so as to be potted, boxed or relocated to a new location. For relocation, the mover needs to have found a good spot for the plant. For example, a cycad needs well drained soil often sandy in a sloppy area. While transportation, further root damage needs to be avoided.

To place the tree back into the soil in a new area, the root ball offers directions on the size of the hole dug. That is the diameter and deepness of the hole dug for the plant should be one and a half more diameter than that of a root ball diameter. After the hole is dug, it is placed in the hole while considering the directional orientation marked earlier on to reduce strain on the plant.

A trench is then dug around it on which 5 gallons of water mixed with rooting hormone is added to supply the plant for two to three weeks. The first leaves produced by the tree may be very different from those produced in the original location example color and size, however, with time the plant will adapt and become healthier.




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