When will the plum blossoms bloom?
As the first of the most famous traditional flowers in China, plum blossoms carry profound cultural connotations with their unique characteristics. Its flowering time and maintenance points have always been the focus of horticulture enthusiasts. This article will deeply analyze the flowering rules and scientific cultivation methods of plum blossoms. Plum blossom season characteristics, flowering period, regional differences, the core flowering period of plum blossoms is concentrated in the winter and spring exchanges from February to March, but it shows a gradient change due to the influence of climate zones: flowers appear in December at the earliest, in Jiangnan areas at the beginning of late January, and in the north to the middle and late March. This difference confirms the biological characteristics of plum blossoms that "the colder they are, the more they bloom." Variety impact observation Among the more than 300 existing plum blossom varieties, early flowering types such as 'pink cinnabar' bloom in January, and late flowering types 'late jumping branches' can last until April. The flowering period for a single flower lasts for 20 days, while for single flower varieties, it withers in 7-10 days. The two-color plum can also show a gradual change in white powder. The core skills of plum blossom promotion light control plan requires 6 hours of light every day in winter. It is recommended to use full-spectrum LED for the fill light, set 1 meter away from the plant, and add lighting for 3 hours a day (9-12:00). On rainy days, the light filling time needs to be doubled, but attention should be paid to avoid burning leaves. Precision fertilization strategy Starting from October, potassium dihydrogen phosphate (diluted 800 times) will be applied every month, and bone meal (50g/plant) will be applied in December. Special reminder: The ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium needs to be controlled at 1:3:2. Excessive nitrogen fertilizer will cause leaf buds to grow and inhibit flower bud differentiation. The key points of temperature management are through a step-by-step heating method: keep it at 5-8℃ in December, increase it to 10-12℃ in January, and stabilize at 15℃ in February. Double-layer greenhouse membrane can be used for insulation, and the temperature difference between day and night can be controlled within 8℃ to avoid sudden changes in temperature causing buds. Post-flowering system maintenance plan The 'three-cutting method' is carried out immediately after flowering: first, the residual flowers are cut to retain 1cm of pedicels, second, the cross branches are cut to improve ventilation, and third, the sick and weak branches are cut to reduce nutrient consumption. Cooperate with the application of decomposed cake fertilizer (200g/plant) to reserve energy for the germination of new buds.
Mastering the flowering rules of plum blossoms requires combining phenological observation and scientific management. Through precise control of light, temperature control, and nutrition, it can not only prolong the flowering period, but also cultivate high-grade plum blossoms with full flower shapes and strong aroma. This is not only the practice of gardening technology, but also a profound understanding of plant life rhythm.