With the acceleration of the pace of urban life, more and more people are beginning to pursue a green lifestyle. Potted plants, due to their small size, ease of care, and aesthetic appeal, have gradually become the new favorite in family gardening. Among them, potted cherry trees, with their unique flavor and ornamental value, have gained the love of many gardening enthusiasts. This article will introduce you to the relevant knowledge of potted cherry trees, including selection, maintenance, propagation, etc., to help you easily grow beautiful potted cherry trees.
The selection of potted cherry trees1. Choose the variety: There are many varieties of potted cherry trees, such as Early Red, Red Light, Sha Hong, etc. When purchasing, you should choose a suitable variety according to personal preference and maintenance conditions.
2. Observe the plant: When selecting plants, you should pay attention to their growth momentum, leaf color, and branch thickness. A healthy plant should have vigorous growth, green leaves, and thick branches.
3. Check the root system: The root system is the foundation of plant growth. When purchasing, you should pay attention to whether the root system is developed and whether there is any decay.
The maintenance of potted cherry trees1. Light: Potted cherry trees love light and should be placed in a place with plenty of sunshine. In the summer, when the sun is strong, you can appropriately shade it.
2. Watering: Potted cherry trees prefer a humid environment but dislike waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil moist and avoid excessive wetness or dryness.
3. Fertilization: During the growth period of potted cherry trees, apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth. During the flowering and fruiting period, you can apply an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to improve fruit quality.
4. Pruning: During the growth of potted cherry trees, it is necessary to prune sick and weak branches and crossed branches to keep the plant ventilated and well-lit.
5. Pest and disease control: Regularly inspect the plants and promptly prevent and treat pests and diseases to avoid affecting plant growth.
The propagation of potted cherry trees1. Division propagation: Divide the vigorous potted cherry tree plants and transplant them into new pots.
2. Layering propagation: Select strong branches for layering treatment and cut them off after they take root, then transplant them into new pots.
3. Cutting propagation: Select semi-woody branches for cutting treatment and transplant them into new pots after they take root.
The harvest of potted cherry treesThe fruit maturation period of potted cherry trees is generally from May to June every year. When the fruit is mature, it should be picked in a timely manner to avoid affecting fruit quality.
Potted cherry trees are plants with high ornamental and edible value, suitable for family care. Through the reasonable operation of selection, maintenance, propagation, and other stages, I believe you can definitely grow beautiful potted cherry trees. Let's enjoy the beautiful life brought by potted cherry trees together!