Plum blossoms open in which month?
This article provides an overview of when plum blossoms open and the process from germination to blooming in the context of green plants and flowers. Let's take a look together! Plum blossoms, also known as sour plum, yellow plum, Chinese plum, white plum, and green calyx plum, have been cultivated in our country for more than three thousand years. There are many varieties for both ornamental and fruit tree purposes. Many types are not only cultivated outdoors for ornamental purposes but can also be grown as potted plants, possessing significant ornamental and medicinal values. Let's find out when plum blossoms open.
When do plum blossoms open?
Plum blossoms often open first in early spring, from January to February, before the leaves sprout. However, the blooming time varies depending on the climate in different regions. In the southwest of our country, they bloom from December to the following January, in the central region from February to March, and in the north from March to April. The initial blooming to full blooming takes 4 to 7 days, and from full blooming to the end of blooming takes 15 to 20 days. The flowers are usually single or sometimes two flowers grow from one bud, with a diameter of about 2 to 2.5 centimeters, a strong fragrance, a pedicel length of about 1 to 3 millimeters, and petals that are white to pink and obovate.
Growth habits of plum blossoms
Plum blossoms prefer a warm climate and are not very cold-resistant. Apart from the apricot plum variety that can withstand -25℃ low temperatures, most can only endure -10℃. They are relatively drought-resistant but do not tolerate waterlogging and have a long lifespan, reaching up to a thousand years. The blooming period is particularly sensitive to climate changes, preferring higher humidity in the air but dislikes heavy rain. They can tolerate high temperatures and can grow even at 40℃. They develop best in regions with an average annual temperature of 16 to 23℃. They are very sensitive to temperature changes; they bloom when the average temperature in early spring reaches -5 to 7℃, and if they encounter low temperatures, the blooming period is delayed. If it's cold during blooming, the flowering period can be extended. During the growing period, they should be placed in a sunny and well-ventilated area. If they are in a shaded environment with insufficient light, the growth will be weak, and flowering will be scarce.
The legend of the plum blossom's flower language
The flower language of plum blossoms represents resilience, pride, and elegance. The flower language of red plum is steadfastness, defying frost, and captivating beauty. White plum's flower language is purity and steadfastness. Wax plum's flower language is purity, resilience, quiet dedication, and selfless contribution. There is also a sad and beautiful legend about the flower language of plum blossoms.
The legend goes that many years ago, in a peaceful village, there was a pair of martial arts practicing师兄妹 who were deeply in love. One day, a monster suddenly appeared, causing chaos and disrupting the peaceful life of the villagers. To save the villagers, the pair of师兄妹, with their swords, went to fight the monster. After several days of fierce battles, they were about to win when the master felt his strength waning. At that moment, the monster struck at the master with a sword. Seeing the danger, the female apprentice leaped forward to block the strike, and the sharp sword deeply pierced her chest. The master was shocked and, with a burst of energy, struck the monster with several consecutive swords.
Finally, the monster was killed. The master held the pale-faced female apprentice and called out to her in a loud voice, but due to excessive bleeding, she was dying. With a faint smile, she said to the master, "You are very brave, I love you, forever!" and then closed her beautiful eyes. The master was overwhelmed with grief. Suddenly, a miracle occurred. It started to snow heavily, and the female apprentice slowly disappeared, transforming into a sapling in front of the master.
The master knew that the sapling was the reincarnation of the female apprentice. He tenderly stroked the sapling and cried. His tears fell on the sapling, which quickly grew into a large tree. This tree had no leaves but was covered with white flowers that emitted a faint fragrance that spread for miles. This was the plum blossom. The master could not bear to part with the female apprentice, so he built a small house next to the plum blossoms and spent every day in front of it, composing poems and practicing swordplay, until the day he died. He leaned against the white plum blossom, expressing his love, which he could never finish speaking in his lifetime, and after his death, he also turned into a plum blossom, with flowers that were red, symbolizing his passionate love.
The above is a specific introduction to when plum blossoms open and the process from germination to blooming. I hope everyone will enjoy it!