How to cultivate Prunus serrulata seedlings
This article provides a detailed explanation of how to cultivate Prunus serrulata seedlings and shares some experiences in green plant maintenance regarding the cultivation and propagation methods of Prunus serrulata seedlings. Please see the detailed introduction below.
Prunus serrulata is a creeping perennial herbaceous flower, officially known in Chinese as "Clustered Fortune Exam," also called针叶 Natural绣球 (Scientific name: Phlox subulata), which belongs to the genus Phlox and is a perennial flower. It is native to the eastern part of North America (eastern and central United States) and is suitable for planting in regions such as East and North China. It has strong cold resistance (can withstand temperatures as low as -10 to -20 degrees Celsius), heat resistance, and drought resistance.
If you want to plant Prunus serrulata, it is recommended to buy smaller potted seedlings directly. They have many advantages, including beautiful flower colors, with the most classic being sky blue, white, pink, and magenta. It is heat-resistant, drought-resistant, cold-resistant, and has few diseases and pests, making it easy to burst into bloom, with flowers emitting a faint fragrance.
The main disadvantage of Prunus serrulata is its intolerance to waterlogging. If it is in an area with frequent rainfall throughout the year, it is difficult to cultivate well. It has good heat resistance, but during excessive high temperatures in the summer, ventilation needs to be enhanced, and proper shading is required in the afternoon.
The leaves of Prunus serrulata are needle-like and similar to pine needles, feeling soft to the touch, with stems and leaves creeping on the soil surface. Its flowers are delicate.
How to cultivate Prunus serrulata seedlings
1. Ground planting
If you want to plant Prunus serrulata in your garden, you must choose a place with some slope, as it is very afraid of waterlogging. It is best to improve the soil in advance (add more coarse sand) to ensure good drainage.
2. Potting soil
If you are caring for Prunus serrulata in a pot, you must choose a container with better drainage and breathability, such as red clay pots, root control pots, and A利斯 flower pots. The soil should have good drainage and breathability, and it is best to choose soil rich in humus, such as peat soil and decomposed leaf soil. Add some coarse sand and perlite to the soil to increase the drainage and aeration matrix.
It is a shallow-rooted plant, so try not to use too deep pots for cultivation.
3. Light
The environment for caring for Prunus serrulata should have plenty of sunlight and avoid excessive shading (it can be grown in semi-shade). If the environment is too shaded and ventilation is poor, it can lead to excessive stem and leaf growth, inability to bloom, and easy root rot. It is best to have more than 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.
4. Watering
When caring for Prunus serrulata, avoid frequent watering, as it requires little water and is drought-resistant.
In hot summers, if it is often dry, it is necessary to supplement water only when the soil is particularly dry.
5. Pruning
During the growth of Prunus serrulata, a pruning can be done after flowering to promote a second bloom. Another pruning is done in winter, just after the frost is about to end, to welcome the spring. Proper pruning can encourage more branching and ensure a higher number of flowers.
6. Fertilization
During the growth of Prunus serrulata, it is also necessary to pay attention to supplementing fertilizer regularly. It is a flowering plant, and during the growing period, it is generally supplemented with fertilizer every two weeks, alternating between general-purpose fertilizer and flowering fertilizer.
In addition, at the end of winter and early spring, it is necessary to supplement it with some slow-release fertilizer and organic fertilizer.