Red seed, also known as red maple seed, is a potted plant with extremely high ornamental value. Its unique red leaves and beautiful tree shape make it an excellent choice for home and office decoration. This article will introduce you to how to grow red seed in pots, from seed selection, planting to daily maintenance, allowing you to easily own your own beautiful red seed potted plant.
Selecting and Purchasing1. Choose variety: There are many varieties of red seed, such as red maple and purple leaf maple. When choosing, you can select a suitable variety according to personal preferences and planting environment.
2. Buying time: Spring is the best time to buy red seed, as the trees grow vigorously and the roots are well-developed, which is conducive to survival.
3. Choose healthy plants: When purchasing, you should select plants with intact roots and no pests or diseases.
Planting Preparation1. Choose a container: Red seed does not have high requirements for containers, but you should choose a ceramic or plastic pot with good breathability and a drainage hole at the bottom.
2. Prepare the soil: Red seed prefers moist and well-drained soil. You can mix decomposed leaf soil, peat soil, and perlite in a ratio of 1:1:1.
3. Watering: Before planting, water the soil thoroughly to allow the tree to absorb water quickly after planting.
Planting Steps1. Dig a hole: Dig a hole in the center of the container that fits the root system.
2. Place the plant: Put the red seed plant into the hole, adjust its position, and ensure that the roots are evenly distributed.
3. Fill the soil: Fill the hole with the prepared soil, gently compact it, and ensure that the soil and roots are closely combined.
4. Watering: After planting, water thoroughly to help the roots and soil bond closely.
Daily Maintenance1. Watering: Red seed prefers a humid environment but should not accumulate water. During the growing period, keep the soil slightly moist, and increase watering frequency appropriately during high summer temperatures.
2. Fertilizing: Red seed grows vigorously and needs to be fertilized regularly. Apply compound fertilizer once in spring and autumn, and foliar fertilizer during the growing period.
3. Pruning: To maintain the beautiful shape of the red seed tree, regular pruning is required. When pruning, pay attention to keeping the main branches and removing diseased, weak, and crossed branches.
4. Pest and disease control: Red seed is prone to pest and disease attacks. If pests or diseases are found, they should be controlled in a timely manner.
Potted red seed is not only beautiful and generous but also purifies the air, adding vitality to the home environment. Through the above steps, I believe you have mastered the method of growing red seed in pots. With careful maintenance, your red seed potted plant will surely grow strong and become a beautiful landscape in your home.
References:
Chinese Flower Potting Magazine, "Planting and Maintenance of Red Seed Potted Plants", Issue 2, 2019.
Flower World Magazine, "Maintenance Skills of Red Seed Potted Plants", Issue 5, 2020.