Choosing the right variety to prepare planting tools, planting steps, daily maintenance precautions, potted orange trees are becoming more and more popular as a beautiful and practical plant. They can not only add a touch of greenery to the home, but also bring delicious oranges to the family during the harvest season. This article will introduce you in detail the planting methods of potted orange trees, allowing you to easily experience the fun of planting at home. Select the right variety Before planting potted citrus trees, you must first choose the citrus tree varieties suitable for potted plants. Common potted citrus tree varieties include citrus, grapefruit, kumquat, etc. Citrus varieties are highly adaptable and the fruits are sweet and sour; grapefruit varieties have large fruits and delicate taste; kumquat varieties are small and lovely, and have high ornamental value. Choose the right variety according to your preferences and needs. Preparing planting tools To plant potted orange trees, you need to prepare the following tools: 1. Flowerpot: Choose a flowerpot with good air permeability and good drainage, and the size depends on the growth of the orange tree.
2. Fertilizer: Select compound fertilizers or organic fertilizers suitable for the growth of orange trees.
3. Cultivation media such as peat soil and perlite.
4. Kettle, gardening scissors, etc. Planting steps 1. Prepare soil: mix peat soil, perlite and other cultivation media evenly according to a certain proportion to ensure that the soil is loose and breathable.
2. Transplant: Remove the orange tree from the original pot, gently shake off part of the soil to avoid damaging the root system, and put the orange tree into the pot to allow the root system to unfold naturally.
3. Filling: Fill the mixed soil into the flowerpot and gently compress it to closely combine the root system with the soil.
4. Watering: During the planting process, pay attention to watering thoroughly to help the roots adapt to the new environment. Daily maintenance 1. Light: Potted orange trees like light, so they should be placed in a sunny place and receive 4-6 hours of direct light every day.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but avoid standing water. During the high temperature summer season, the number of watering can be increased appropriately.
3. Fertilization: Apply compound fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth.
4. Pruning: Trim sick and weak branches and crossing branches in a timely manner to maintain the beautiful tree shape and improve fruit quality. Notes 1. Potted orange trees grow slowly and need to be maintained patiently.
2. Pay attention to preventing and controlling pests and diseases, spray pesticides regularly, and keep plants healthy.
3. When planting indoors, attention should be paid to ventilation to avoid the breeding of pests and diseases.
Although planting potted orange trees requires a certain amount of patience and skill, as long as you master the planting methods and daily maintenance, you can harvest delicious oranges at home. Let's do it together and experience the fun of planting!