Light management, watering skills, fertilization management, pest control, pruning and reshaping With the arrival of summer, the temperature gradually rises. As a common ornamental plant, potted crabapple also needs special maintenance in the hot summer. The correct maintenance method can not only ensure the healthy growth of potted crabapple and allow it to bloom beautiful flowers in the summer. The following are some practical tips for summer maintenance of potted crabapple to help you keep your green plants safe during the summer. Light management Begonias like light, but the sun is strong in summer, and direct exposure can easily cause leaf burns. When maintaining potted Begonias in summer, they should be placed in a semi-shaded and ventilated place. If the outdoor light is too strong, you can properly shade them to avoid direct sunlight. Maintaining environmental ventilation helps reduce indoor temperatures and reduce the occurrence of diseases. Watering skills The temperature is high in summer and water evaporates quickly. Potted crabapple trees need enough water, but too much watering will cause root rot. Therefore, the timing and amount of watering must be grasped. Watering should keep the soil slightly moist and should not be too wet. Or too dry, the following are some watering techniques: 1. Observe the soil: Before watering, gently touch the soil surface with your fingers. If it feels dry, water it.
2. Control the amount of water: In summer, water should be watered appropriately to avoid splashing water on the leaves to avoid causing disease.
3. Watering time: Choose to water in the morning or evening, when the temperature is low, which is conducive to water absorption. Fertilization management Summer is the peak growth season for potted crabapple. Appropriate fertilization can promote its growth, but the following points should be paid attention to when fertilizing: 1. Choose fertilizers: In summer, compound fertilizers mainly composed of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be selected to promote the formation of flower buds. and the opening of flowers.
2. Control the amount of fertilization: Too much fertilization will lead to leaf yellowing, falling leaves, and even death. Appropriate amount of fertilization should be carried out in accordance with the fertilizer instructions.
3. Fertilization time: Fertilization should be carried out in the evening, when plants have a strong ability to absorb fertilizer. Pest and insect pest control Summer is a period of high incidence of pests and diseases, and potted crabapple are also vulnerable to pests and diseases. The following are some common pests and diseases and their control methods: 1. Leaf spot disease: Keep the environment ventilated and remove diseased leaves in time to avoid the spread of diseases.
2. Pests: Regularly inspect the leaves and spray pesticides, such as imidacloprid, dichlorvos, etc., when discovered. Summer is a good time to prune potted crabapple. Appropriate pruning can promote its growth and maintain a beautiful plant type. The following are some pruning techniques: 1. pruning time: Choose pruning during periods of vigorous growth, such as spring and autumn.
2. Pruning method: Cut off sick and weak branches, cross branches, inward branches, etc. to keep the plant ventilated and transparent.
Summer maintenance of potted crabapple requires attention to aspects such as lighting, watering, fertilization, pest and disease control, pruning and shaping. As long as you master these skills well, your potted crabapple will be able to spend safely in the hot summer and bloom beautiful flowers. I hope this article will be helpful to you.