With the fast-paced city life, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the cultivation of indoor potted plants, and the potted walnut has gradually become a new favorite in family gardening due to its unique ornamental and nutritional value. How to cultivate potted walnuts at home? Here is a detailed guide to help you plant and care for your potted walnuts easily.
Choose the right varietyChoosing a suitable variety of walnuts for potting is crucial. The suitable variety for potting should have the following characteristics: compact tree shape, slow growth, and small fruits. Currently, common potted walnut varieties on the market include "Jinghe No. 1" and "Jinghe No. 2", and you can choose according to your personal preferences and planting environment.
Prepare planting containers and soilThe planting container for potted walnuts should be a clay or plastic pot with good breathability and strong drainage. The size of the container should be determined based on the growth rate and expected height of the walnut tree, generally 30-40 cm in diameter. The planting soil should be loose, fertile, and well-drained sandy soil, to which a moderate amount of decomposed leaf soil and organic fertilizer can be added.
Planting time and methodThe best planting time for potted walnuts is spring and autumn. When planting, first mix the soil evenly in the container, then dig a planting hole the size of the root ball of the walnut tree, place the walnut tree in the hole, let the roots naturally spread out, fill in the soil and gently compact it, water thoroughly to make the soil fully moist.
Daily maintenance1. Watering: Potted walnuts prefer a humid environment but dislike waterlogging. Watering should keep the soil moist but not excessive. In the hot summer, you can increase the frequency of watering; in the cold winter, you should reduce the watering frequency.
2. Fertilization: During the growth period of potted walnuts, apply a compound or organic fertilizer every 20 days or so. When fertilizing, sprinkle the fertilizer evenly on the soil surface and then water.
3. Lighting: Potted walnuts enjoy sunlight and should be placed in a sunny location. In the hot summer, you can appropriately shade them to avoid direct sunlight.
4. Pruning: To maintain a beautiful tree shape, regular pruning of potted walnuts is necessary. When pruning, you can cut off the sick, weak, intersecting, and dense branches to promote tree growth.
Pest and disease controlPotted walnuts may be plagued by pests and diseases during growth, such as walnut black spot disease and walnut anthracnose. The control methods are as follows:
1. Cleaning: Regularly clean up the fallen leaves and weeds around the potted walnuts to keep the environment clean.
2. Chemical control: In the early stages of pest and disease occurrence, a moderate amount of pesticides can be used for control.
3. Biological control: Use natural enemies such as insects for pest and disease control.
Potted walnuts are both beautiful and practical plants, and the process of raising them is relatively simple. As long as you master the correct planting and maintenance methods, you can enjoy the beauty brought by potted walnuts at home. I hope this guide to raising walnuts is helpful to you.