Crabapple, with its beautiful flowers and elegant posture, has been a favorite of literati and scholars since ancient times. Potted crabapple has become a fashionable choice for home decoration. How to grow a beautiful and moving pot of crabapple at home? This article will introduce you to the planting methods of potted crabapple in detail, allowing you to easily create a green and beautiful home.
Selecting and Purchasing1. Variety selection: There are many varieties of crabapple, such as weeping crabapple and close-blossom crabapple. Choose the appropriate variety according to personal preferences and maintenance conditions.
2. Purchase timing: Spring is a good time to buy crabapple, as the variety of flowers in the market is abundant and the price is relatively low.
Planting Containers and Soil1. Container selection: Choose a ceramic or plastic pot with good breathability and drainage, and a height of 20-30 centimeters is suitable.
2. Soil preparation: Crabapple prefers fertile and well-drained soil. You can mix leaf mold soil, garden soil, and sandy soil in a ratio of 3:2:1.
Planting Steps1. Washing the roots: Before planting, rinse the roots with running water to remove soil and decayed parts.
2. Fill the soil and plant: Place the processed roots in the pot, fill the soil to the pot opening, and gently compact it.
3. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to help the roots and soil fit closely together.
Maintenance Management1. Light: Crabapple likes sunlight and should be placed in a place with plenty of sunlight, maintaining at least 4-6 hours of sunlight per day.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. In high summer temperatures, you can increase the frequency of watering appropriately.
3. Fertilization: Spring and autumn are the growth seasons of crabapple. Apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote the growth of flowers.
4. Pruning: Prune the withered branches and diseased branches in time to maintain a beautiful plant shape and promote the growth of new branches.
Pest and Disease Control1. Observe the plant: Regularly observe the plant and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner.
2. Control methods: Use a combination of biological control, physical control, and chemical control methods, such as spraying pesticides and removing diseased leaves.
Planting potted crabapple is not complicated. As long as you master the correct planting methods and maintenance techniques, you can easily grow a beautiful crabapple at home. We hope that your home life will be warmer because of the beauty of crabapple. According to the "2019 China Flower Industry Development Report" released by the China Flower Association, crabapple occupies an important position in the Chinese flower market, and its market demand is increasing year by year. Learning to plant potted crabapple can not only beautify the home environment but also meet people's pursuit of a better life.