Loquat, as one of China's traditional precious fruit trees, has delicious fruit that is loved by people. In recent years, with the rise of the art of potting, loquat potting has become a new favorite for family flower cultivation. How to take care of potting loquat? This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods of potting loquat in detail, helping your loquat potting to grow strong.
Choosing the right potting loquat varietyWhen choosing a potting loquat variety, you should first understand your maintenance conditions and preferences. Common potting loquat varieties include ordinary loquat, large green skin, and golden loquat. Ordinary loquat has strong adaptability and is suitable for most home maintenance; large green skin loquat has larger fruit and good taste; golden loquat has high ornamental value. Choose the right variety based on personal preferences and maintenance conditions.
Potting of loquat1. Pot selection: Potting loquat is best planted in a ceramic or purple sand pot with good breathability and strong drainage. The size of the pot should be determined based on the size of the plant and the development of the roots, generally a pot with a diameter of 30-40 centimeters is more appropriate.
2. Soil: The soil for potting loquat should be loose, fertile, and well-drained, and can be mixed with decayed leaf soil, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 2:2:1.
3. Planting: When planting loquat, the roots should be spread out to avoid root窝, and the planting depth should be flush with the top of the root and the soil surface.
Watering for potting loquat1. Watering principle: The watering of potting loquat should follow the principle of "watering when dry and moist", that is, watering when the soil surface is dry.
2. Watering method: When watering, water should be slowly poured from the pot edge, allowing the water to fully penetrate into the soil, avoiding direct sprinkling from above to prevent leaf waterlogging and rot.
Fertilizing potting loquat1. Fertilizing principle: The fertilizing of potting loquat should follow the principle of "frequent application of thin fertilizer", avoiding excessive fertilization at one time that can cause root burning.
2. Fertilizing method: During the vigorous growth period, apply a compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer once a month, spreading the fertilizer evenly on the surface of the pot soil and then watering.
Lighting and temperature for potting loquat1. Lighting: Potting loquat likes sunlight and should be placed in a sunny place. In summer, when sunlight is strong, proper shading should be provided to avoid leaf sunburn.
2. Temperature: Potting loquat prefers a warm and humid environment, with a suitable growth temperature of 15-25 degrees Celsius. In winter, the loquat pot should be moved indoors to avoid frost damage.
Pruning potting loquat1. Pruning principle: The pruning of potting loquat should follow the principle of "thinning, cutting, and truncating" to maintain a beautiful tree shape and promote fruit growth.
2. Pruning method: During the growing season, prune the loquat pot, cutting off diseased and weak branches, crossed branches, and inward branches to keep the tree shape neat.
The maintenance of potting loquat is not complicated. As long as you master the above points, your loquat potting can grow strong and add a touch of green to your home. Taking care of loquat potting is also a beneficial activity for physical and mental health. I hope that all flower friends can enjoy the fun in the process of maintenance.