Beauty Plum Cultivation Method
In courtyard landscaping and urban greening, the Beauty Plum is highly favored for its magnificent flowering. This ornamental plant of the Rosaceae family, not only has超强 adaptability, but its flowers continue to bloom from early spring to late autumn, captivating countless horticulture enthusiasts. Mastering scientific maintenance methods can maximize the ornamental and ecological value of this plant.
Three Core Maintenance Systems
Key Elements of Root Development
Choose a breathable ceramic pot with a diameter 5-8 centimeters larger than the spread of the root system, and set a 3cm thick layer of broken tiles at the bottom for drainage. The substrate formula is recommended as follows: decomposed leaf soil 40% + perlite 30% + red jade soil 20% + bone meal 10%, which can ensure the pH value remains in the ideal range of 6.0-7.5.
Optimized Light Energy Conversion Scheme
Ensure 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily, and shade 30% during the summer noon. Rotating the pot can achieve all-around lighting, which can increase the number of blooms by 25%. A full-spectrum LED lighting system is recommended for supplementary lighting 2-3 hours daily during rainy seasons.
Intelligent Water and Fertilizer Management System
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor, and water when the top 3cm of soil is dry. Alternate application of special liquid fertilizer for flowers (N-P-K=10-30-20) and decomposed fish intestine water (diluted 100 times) every 15 days during the growing season. Apply phosphorus potassium fertilizer (0.2% solution) in late September to promote lignification of branches.
Strategies for Doubling Ecological Benefits
Observation data in the Yangtze River Valley show that three-year-old plants can fix carbon up to 8.6kg annually, and their dust retention capacity is three times that of ordinary shrubs. Their developed shallow roots (mainly distributed in the 20-50cm soil layer) can effectively prevent soil erosion, especially suitable for planting on slopes of 15°-25°.
Key Points of Growth Regulation Technology
Pinching can control the annual growth to 80-120cm. Pruning the残花 (remaining flowers) promptly after blooming, retaining 2-3 outer buds, can increase the number of secondary blooms by 40%. Using the main stem stripping technique in winter can advance the blooming time by 10-15 days the following year.
From landscape application to ecological restoration, the multiple values of the Beauty Plum far exceed expectations. Through precise control of the lighting cycle, innovative substrate formula, and implementation of intelligent irrigation, this ornamental and functional plant is redefining the ecological value system of modern horticulture.