Cherry Blossom Tree Planting and Growth Conditions
Let's take a look at the small experiences of green plant maintenance concerning the planting and growth conditions of cherry blossom trees, as well as their management and cultivation!
Suitable Potting Soil: The diameter of the flower pot should be between 25-35cm, and the soil should be loose, fertile, and well-drained.
Appropriate Watering: Water promptly when the soil is dry, avoid waterlogging in the pot, and provide proper shelter from rain during the rainy season.
Reasonable Sunlight: Ensure adequate sunlight, with the plant receiving 5-6 hours of sunlight daily.
Timely Pruning: Prune dead, dense, diseased, and weak branches, and remove spent flowers immediately after blooming.
Precautions: Fertilization should be done properly, but avoid using too much fertilizer or raw fertilizers.
I. Suitable Potting Soil
When maintaining cherry blossoms in a pot, use a slightly larger pot with a diameter between 25-35cm. The soil should be suitable for cherry blossom growth, being loose, fertile, well-drained, and rich in humus. You can mix your own soil by combining garden soil, leaf mold, pine needle soil, and peat soil, and adding an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer. Although cherry blossoms do not have high soil requirements, they are not tolerant to saline-alkaline soils.
II. Appropriate Watering
Cherry blossoms can tolerate drought but dislike waterlogging. The watering frequency varies with each season, with more frequent watering in summer. Water promptly when the soil is dry. When watering, make sure the soil is thoroughly wet without积水. Long-term moisture accumulation in the pot can lead to root rot. In spring and summer, provide proper shelter from rain, but it's okay to let the plant get a light rain, ensuring there is no accumulated rainwater in the pot.
III. Reasonable Sunlight
When growing cherry blossoms in a pot, choose a location with plenty of sunlight, as it is a sun-loving plant that requires 5-6 hours of sunlight during the growing period. However, during the hot midday of summer, avoid direct strong sunlight and provide some shade in the morning and afternoon.
IV. Timely Pruning
In the growth process of cherry blossoms, pruning work should be done to remove dead, dense, diseased, and weak branches, retaining only healthy growth. Pruning poor-growing branches is necessary to prevent them from competing with healthy ones for nutrients. After blooming, remove the spent flowers to retain nutrients for faster recovery of the plant. Additionally, after pruning, apply some wood ash to the cut ends to prevent infection and rot.
V. Precautions
To ensure better growth of cherry blossoms, pay attention to scientific fertilization. In the early stages of growth, use nitrogenous fertilizers, and in the later stages, apply phosphorus fertilizers to prevent excessive growth that may affect the normal differentiation of flower buds. Be cautious not to use too much fertilizer or raw fertilizers when fertilizing, and avoid placing the fertilizer too close to the plant's roots to prevent root burn.
The above is a detailed introduction to the planting and growth conditions of cherry blossom trees and their management and cultivation. Do you understand now?